spare moment

Example Sentences

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Instead of competing on tour for the past few weeks, he had spent every spare moment playing the course over and over, until he knew every inch of the grounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

I, on the other hand, spent every spare moment jamming endless lists of facts into my brain.

From Slate • Nov. 26, 2023

“He probably dedicated every spare moment of his life to this,” said Kaye.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2023

Lacy met Bruner in the band and was soon devoting every spare moment to music.

From New York Times • Dec. 21, 2022

“Our project—which is now your project, too—has required every spare moment, and all our resources have gone toward the research, the investigation, and the tests. Constance, will you pass the juice pitcher, please?”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart