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Recent Examples of time killer
Even though Simone Biles was sitting out today, Hoda Kotb and Snoop Dogg chatted with the gymnast’s family in what was a network time killer by any other name.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 July 2024
The time killer of choice, as always with the Cats on a flight, will be poker.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 11 June 2024
The May 4 incident was the third time killer whales (Orcinus orca) have sunk a vessel off the coasts of Portugal and Spain in the past three years.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 24 May 2023
That’s a time killer.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2020
The album is a cornucopia of oddball earworms, but look alive at 1:35 into this track, when the quartet unveils a devilishly righteous stop-time killer that turns into a punishing groove once the full band kicks in.
—Hank Shteamer, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2023
Gary Troutman, a two-time killer who knew Angela from the neighborhood, made sure of that.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2022
Two-time killer Gary Gilmore brought worldwide attention to Utah in 1977, when the Texas native became the first person in nearly a decade to be executed in the United States when he was shot by a firing squad.
—Tony Semerad, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Jan. 2022
The last Utah execution was that of two-time killer Ronnie Lee Gardner on June 18, 2010.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 Apr. 2021
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 July 2024
The time killer of choice, as always with the Cats on a flight, will be poker.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 11 June 2024
The May 4 incident was the third time killer whales (Orcinus orca) have sunk a vessel off the coasts of Portugal and Spain in the past three years.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 24 May 2023
That’s a time killer.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2020
The album is a cornucopia of oddball earworms, but look alive at 1:35 into this track, when the quartet unveils a devilishly righteous stop-time killer that turns into a punishing groove once the full band kicks in.
—Hank Shteamer, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2023
Gary Troutman, a two-time killer who knew Angela from the neighborhood, made sure of that.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2022
Two-time killer Gary Gilmore brought worldwide attention to Utah in 1977, when the Texas native became the first person in nearly a decade to be executed in the United States when he was shot by a firing squad.
—Tony Semerad, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Jan. 2022
The last Utah execution was that of two-time killer Ronnie Lee Gardner on June 18, 2010.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time killer
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But here’s the thing, judging people is the internet’s favorite pastime, and there isn’t a spell on earth that can make the comments section let these admissions fly unchecked.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
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Strolling around the city centre, marvelling at the architecture and drifting in and out of ancient churches, is a pastime in itself, but there is plenty to discover in wider Puglia as well.Nick Hendry, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Prior to the escape, Hernandez was held at the Kern Valley State Prison.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Other options include The Jarvis at 220, a historic downtown mansion that now serves as a bed-and-breakfast with views of the Neuse River and skyline, and the 1882 Italianate Victorian Aerie Bed & Breakfast, ideal for those seeking a romantic escape.Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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In more entertainment news ... 🎣 Prep for the upcoming fishing season at the Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show in St. Paul RiverCentre Friday-Sunday.Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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The entertainment behemoth Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is bringing JK Rowling's popular franchise back to screens as an HBO series.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Loading your audio article Amid fears that a new state law criminalizes those who sleep outside, Central Florida leaders are coalescing around a diversion program to waive court sentences for people experiencing homelessness in exchange for pursuing treatment, housing and employment.Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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The only diversion from her gourmand wardrobe was her gray wool cap from Uniqlo.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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If a nighttime face mask is one of your greatest pleasures, this one is like enjoying a spa-level treatment from the comfort of your home.Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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Also, expect the weekend to be filled with opportunities for laughter, passion and pleasure.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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The embroidery on a napkin, the rim of a cup, the scalloping of a plate all delight and surprise.Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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The trio discusses with Mescal what a delight it’s been discovering how laid-back he is compared with other actors who have hosted.Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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But prior to its reference in the dialogue, Park wrote the title first on a lark.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
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Though given that Agatha works best as a lark, sometimes the more committed the actor, the less successful the performance is in context.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2024
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The loveliest expression of these is in the second act, where the enchanted forest is replaced by a pure-dance divertissement.Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, 10 June 2022
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And the Mother Ginger divertissement had to be omitted altogether, since there was no way to fit eight older Polichinelles under her skirt.Jeffrey Gantz, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Nov. 2021
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“Time killer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time%20killer. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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