consume time

For her part, Harris has handled the moment with alacrity and verve, particularly her refusal to get bogged down writing unnecessary policy papers, which not only consume time she utterly lacks but also create opportunities for Republicans to divide and conquer.

It wasn’t the tactical possibilities that made him consume time, but the long, drawn-out endgame position, rife with complications.

The city has said it reached the settlement to avoid litigation that would consume time and money, not as an admission of wrongdoing.

These activities consume time and resources.

Investors fear a protracted legal battle with an uncertain outcome will consume time and resources and end up in costly payouts for Bayer.