killing time
Example Sentences
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LeBLANC boutique – I was happily surprised when I walked past the LeBLANC boutique in Prince Rupert while just killing time, and I saw a big sign in front indicating they carried plus sizes.
From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025
Mario Garcia and son-in-law Nivardo De La Torre had been killing time while waiting for their wives, police say.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2023
Jeff Moore and his wife, Laura, were killing time at the truck stop before they had to pick up a load of Nestle water in Cabezon.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2023
She played Casey, a struggling comedian killing time and making rent as a caterer.
From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2023
Most of us had heard a version of the address too many times before, and he droned on, killing time with his well-rehearsed nod toward earnestness.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
