Sentence examples for takes up time from inspiring English sources

So that takes up time too".

Staff appreciated being freed of a responsibility that takes up time better spent teaching.

And it takes up time that you wish had been devoted to the main attraction, Tops in Blue.

Being a political activist takes up time and energy that you may find is no longer easily channelled.

During many debates, the hosts try to keep the audience quiet, arguing that the applause takes up time that the candidates could otherwise use for their answers.

Switching attention between tasks and managing distractions takes up time and energy and can affect the quantity and quality of work.

"I need something to take up time this summer.

But every day presents a new obstacle, taking up time, eating up momentum.

Not activities that take up time while you wait for death.

People read books for enjoyment, to find deeper meaning to life and to take up time.

Less persuasive is its argument that these tournaments take up time that athletes should be spending in class.