pass the time

Example Sentences

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For example, if you hate your commute to work, try leaving earlier to avoid traffic or play a podcast or audio book to pass the time.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Bored out of their minds, they riff on customers and even play hockey to pass the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

Sometimes, he said, he would join Alanís Garcia at the Oxnard Sunday flea market to walk around and pass the time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025

The 55-year-old, who was suspended by the Labour Party in October, was described by several constituents as someone who had "done a lot of good" and who you could pass the time of day with.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025

Grover played his pipes to pass the time.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan