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
Players and coaches will pass time on the plane how they choose, whether it’s Porzingis clearing out his inbox or veteran forward Taj Gibson passing the time his favorite way.
From Washington Post • Sep. 27, 2022
“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
I napped through the day to pass time, finding little joy in the hobbies I used to love.
From Seattle Times • May 7, 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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