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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Inefficiency like this meant that manual systems were costly and time-consuming.
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Gary Specter, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The procedures are tedious and often time-consuming.
—John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
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In 2020, Philly used paper poll books to compare in-person and mail-in ballots, which was a time-consuming process.
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Gary Specter, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The procedures are tedious and often time-consuming.
—John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
Get The Recipe 29 of 60 Mini Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas
Ready in 30 minutes
Mini tortillas and muffin pans make time-consuming enchiladas effortless.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
In 2020, Philly used paper poll books to compare in-person and mail-in ballots, which was a time-consuming process.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Time-consuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time-consuming. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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