while away the time
Example Sentences
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While some in the fuel queue sleep in their tuk-tuks and others form groups and chat to while away the time, Siri looks down at the pile of tickets in his hand.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2022
To while away the time until she could leave Magnolia behind, Flenniken told me over the phone recently, she got lost in her parents’ bookshelves.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2021
An entertaining article to while away the time before the big game?
From The Guardian • Feb. 8, 2017
To players, it’s a silly game, a way to while away the time and explore your city.
From Salon • Jul. 15, 2016
“But I can sing and I can read a little to while away the time for your lordship,” he offered, “and I can pen letters for you.”
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
