take the time
Example Sentences
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If someone would take the time to look at this case, they would see that no one involved did their job.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026
Both companies emphasized privacy protections but said they would take the time to reevaluate.
From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026
As exchange-traded funds have become the default choice for millions of investors, it’s vital to understand that you can’t know what you’re going to get unless you take the time to look inside first.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
“Everybody’s busy,” Myers said, “but for Dave to even take the time to jump on a Zoom, it showed that he cared.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025
Part of me felt angry at Peter and Sam because they knew I wanted to get ahead, yet they wouldn’t take the time to focus on me.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
