time-consuming

Example Sentences

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They are time-consuming and costly to produce, and they reinforce a short-term mind-set.

From Barron's

Several systems now allow students to apply to several public universities and colleges with a single application, minimizing fees and avoiding the time-consuming process of completing different forms, writing essays and collecting letters of recommendation.

From Los Angeles Times

"You can ask ChatGPT: 'Show me the best Black Friday deals for a 10-year-old who loves the movie Wicked.' You don't need to trawl through different sites, which can be time-consuming and overwhelming."

From BBC

Each country has their own regulations and licenses that govern telecommunications services, which can be tricky and time-consuming to navigate.

From MarketWatch

The board is now pursuing a plan to count ballots by hand, a process experts consider to be less accurate and more time-consuming in all but the smallest of jurisdictions.

From Seattle Times