time-wasting
Example Sentences
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Players and referees will need to adjust to several new rules being rolled out at the World Cup, including teams being required to make substitutions inside 10 seconds to prevent time-wasting.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
In a post watched by more than two million, it was aimed at Arsenal's perceived time-wasting at corners and what was clearly regarded as an over-reaction to injuries.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
Gunners' forward Gabriel Martinelli apologised after the match for attempting to push Bradley off the field in the mistaken belief he was time-wasting.
From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026
The announcement came after the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice campaign group said it was considering a judicial review over "time-wasting".
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
Books could be awesome mysteries to her, or they could be dangerous time-wasting nonsense.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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