time-consuming
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of time-consuming
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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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
That means that during the morning and afternoon rush hours, when around 15,000 Spaniards who work in the territory cross the frontier, there can be long, time-consuming queues.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
"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
It had de-emphasized references because they can be time-consuming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
I knew that a new baby was really time-consuming.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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