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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There’s no question that planting fruit trees and cultivating a homegrown orchard to maturity is a time-consuming, long-term project in which the reward comes years down the road.
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Tackle a Section in Your Closet A complete closet cleanout can feel overwhelming and be time-consuming.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
But these kinds of analyses are expensive and time-consuming, and predictive results are limited.
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This would mark a step in what many believe is the future of one of New York's most time-consuming commutes.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Tackle a Section in Your Closet A complete closet cleanout can feel overwhelming and be time-consuming.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
But these kinds of analyses are expensive and time-consuming, and predictive results are limited.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
This would mark a step in what many believe is the future of one of New York's most time-consuming commutes.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Time-consuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time-consuming. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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