time elapse
Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words
Used to describe the passing of time, often in a formal or narrative context.
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Examples (10)
- The time will elapse quickly when you are having fun.
- We watched the time elapse as we waited for the results.
- It felt like an eternity as the time elapsed during the exam.
- The time elapsed slowly during the long, boring lecture.
- Despite the slow progress, we knew the time would eventually elapse.
- As the time elapsed, the anticipation grew.
- The entire time elapsed without any significant events.
- We could only wait and watch the time elapse.
- The time elapsed so quickly that we were surprised when it was over.
- It's hard to measure the time elapse when you're completely absorbed.