time-consuming
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of time-consuming
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Moving the rock through finer and finer grits is time-consuming, strenuous and not always rewarding.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
Frimpong dismissed the government’s argument that phone imaging would take substantial effort, noting that “the time-consuming nature of the imaging process makes Defendants’ delay less excusable.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
I handled my brother’s estate several years ago, and it was extremely time-consuming and expensive, even with the assistance of an attorney.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
But building the specialized aircraft is a time-consuming process, made harder by a nine-year production gap that left the complex supply chain in tatters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
It’s time-consuming to get there, but the waterfowl are such easy pickings you can make up for lost hunting time.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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