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Recent Examples of time-consuming
As Simple Flying noted in its coverage of the program, proving that a weapon can be safely carried, released, and employed is often one of the most time-consuming parts of bringing a new capability into service.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
However, this type of research can be more expensive and time-consuming than test-negative studies, according to some experts.
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Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
While there, one of his earliest and most time-consuming tasks was reviewing contracts for Columbia Artists Management, a talent agency with no connection to the music company.
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Dan Hyman,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
And for many of those travelers, getting an interview appointment (not obtaining the visa itself) can be the most time-consuming part of the process.
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Bailey Berg,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
However, this type of research can be more expensive and time-consuming than test-negative studies, according to some experts.
—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
While there, one of his earliest and most time-consuming tasks was reviewing contracts for Columbia Artists Management, a talent agency with no connection to the music company.
—
Dan Hyman,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
And for many of those travelers, getting an interview appointment (not obtaining the visa itself) can be the most time-consuming part of the process.
—
Bailey Berg,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for time-consuming
nonautomatic
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That leaves the 40 percent of the budget that is discretionary spending (i.e., nonautomatic spending that Congress appropriates).
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On two separate occasions within the last decade, Blum and his attorneys argued that the University of Texas was placing too much weight on race in nonautomatic admissions.
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“Time-consuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time-consuming. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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