time-consuming
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of time-consuming
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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"Andy has such a head of steam it would be quixotic," one Labour MP, who asked not to be named, told AFP, adding that a contest would be "hugely expensive and time-consuming".
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
As technology improved, particularly AI that handles time-consuming administrative tasks like building spreadsheets or sorting important from low priority emails, Pacitti evangelized working in microshifts to his staff and promoted it in recruiting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
The process to build Venice Dell has been extraordinarily contentious — even in a state where development is often time-consuming and litigious.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Though time-consuming, it can detect 95% of cancers and a similar percentage of high-risk polyps.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
She didn’t mind mending her own clothes, but it was time-consuming.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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