kill time
Example Sentences
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It was a very nice way to kill time with grandma, and not much more.
From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2026
It's become the place where 2.5 billion people log on monthly to kill time, be entertained and, sometimes at least, learn something.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2025
The other business sold kitchen appliances “on Amazon to kill time during the pandemic,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 8, 2023
First, they provide a comfy place to kill time on a cold, rainy day.
From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2023
I had planned for us to kill time playing in the park until Cecile would let us in the house, but playing in the park meant playing together.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
