time-consuming
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of time-consuming
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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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
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
It’s expensive and time-consuming to hire employees, so they always want to reassure themselves that they are making the right choice.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 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
But a lot of it sounds like time-consuming full-time work, and I’m liking the Small’s job.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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