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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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
This is an expensive and time-consuming process, with many potential points of failure.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
This could be one of the mission's most challenging and time-consuming endeavors.
—Sheena Samu, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Getting these documents is often costly and time-consuming — especially for rural or low-income people or those with missing records.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Time-consuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time-consuming. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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