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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Though be warned: with any automotive approach, the weather conditions have been known to create cortisol-raising (and time-consuming) wrinkles this time of year, so plan accordingly.
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Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
But this kind of thorough tax return analysis is hard, time-consuming, and requires detailed knowledge of both the law and household income dynamics.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Gelfond said hammering out the Narnia distribution deal was time-consuming and complex.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Having access to skilled help in navigating what can be a complicated, time-consuming process is often critical, particularly for people who aren’t native English speakers.
—Nichole Wissman, The Conversation, 18 Feb. 2025
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Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
But this kind of thorough tax return analysis is hard, time-consuming, and requires detailed knowledge of both the law and household income dynamics.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Gelfond said hammering out the Narnia distribution deal was time-consuming and complex.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Having access to skilled help in navigating what can be a complicated, time-consuming process is often critical, particularly for people who aren’t native English speakers.
—Nichole Wissman, The Conversation, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Time-consuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time-consuming. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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