time-consuming
adjective
time-con·sum·ing
ˈtīm-kən-ˈsü-miŋ 
1
: using or taking up a great deal of time
time-consuming chores
2
: wasteful of time
time-consuming tactics
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This process was not only time-consuming but also introduced delays, which could lead to drop-offs in engagement.
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Rob Auld, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Senate Republicans rebelled late Monday night, dragging out the floor process by forcing Democrats to hold time-consuming votes on procedural motions that are usually routine and otherwise mundane.
—Mariam Khan, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
Otherwise, submitting your tax return after the shutdown becomes incredibly time-consuming with penalties.
—Nathalie Goldstein, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
How To Make Butternut Squash Pasta Roasting the squash, shallots, and garlic is the most time-consuming step of this pasta recipe.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Rob Auld, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Senate Republicans rebelled late Monday night, dragging out the floor process by forcing Democrats to hold time-consuming votes on procedural motions that are usually routine and otherwise mundane.
—Mariam Khan, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
Otherwise, submitting your tax return after the shutdown becomes incredibly time-consuming with penalties.
—Nathalie Goldstein, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
How To Make Butternut Squash Pasta Roasting the squash, shallots, and garlic is the most time-consuming step of this pasta recipe.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Time-consuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time-consuming. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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