pass time
Example Sentences
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"Watching these is such a great way to pass time," the 36-year-old says.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Enclosed by tall metal bars, detainees at the Ponte Galeria detention and deportation center near Rome, where Sylla died, walk around in circles and kick balls to pass time.
From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024
America’s pastime was always unique in — and at times even proud of — its ability to pass time, to proceed unhurried by reality until the game decided it was complete.
From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2023
“Walmart Land” wants to become an entertainment destination in the metaverse, the virtual reality arena for people to play games and pass time.
From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2022
‘Nah. Small talk’s boring. It’s what people do to pass time when they haven’t got anything interesting to say.’
From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd
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