How to Use take the time in a Sentence

take the time

idiom
Definition of take the timenext
  • Here’s hoping their C.E.O.s take the time to stop in at the Met.
    — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Are people willing to take the time to give the IRS a shot?
    — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 16 May 2023
  • How many people will take the time to read all the pages of the rules and even be able to spot the changes?
    — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2024
  • Most smash-and-grab thieves aren’t going to take the time to try and cut it loose.
    — Travis Smola, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2023
  • To grow even closer to your partner, take the time to learn theirs.
    — Tianna Soto, Women's Health, 27 July 2023
  • Still, the approach assumes the user will take the time to check sources when many might not.
    — PCMAG, 8 Feb. 2023
  • The most important part is to take the time to talk and agree on what your boundaries will be.
    — Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Thank you in advance to all of those who take the time to view this interview.
    — Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
  • What Biden needs to do Tuesday night is to take the time to play explainer in chief.
    — Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Please take the time to listen to your favorite Democrat.
    — Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2023
  • The key for fathers caring for children is to take the time to care for themselves.
    — Nickolaus Hayes, New York Daily News, 16 June 2024
  • So, take the time to scroll and shop the 15 best wrinkle-free travel clothes for fall before your next trip.
    — Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2023
  • While you and your little ones are confined to your homes while the snow piles high, take the time to enjoy an at-home spa day.
    — Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Buyers should take the time now to improve their credit and get pre-approved for a loan.
    — Emily Pandise, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Most griddles will last a lifetime, so take the time to look at options and purchase the unit that will suit you for decades to come.
    — Brad Fenson, Field & Stream, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The amateurs alongside them were more than happy to take the time to engage.
    — The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Few of us take the time to stop and think about the moral and ethical implications of our day-to-day actions.
    — Nathaniel Stein, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2023
  • Money trumps everything and nobody’s going to take the time to put a full song on there.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Your needs may have changed, so take the time to reevaluate your habits and see what savings your providers offer.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
  • Workers are delighted to see kids at their windows and take the time to greet them and explain what mom and dad are about to do.
    — Brenda Cain, cleveland, 25 July 2023
  • Blowing up would rely on the support of her audience, and Cleo was willing to take the time and do the work to build the numbers from the ground up.
    — Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 9 Dec. 2022
  • So take the time to research interest rates and compare any new terms with your current loan.
    — Jim Slavik, Car and Driver, 17 July 2023
  • Especially those who take the time to talk with her and compliment her food.
    — Grace Noble, Dallas News, 11 July 2023
  • Avoid feeling overwhelmed by the options and take the time to research what detergent will work best for your needs.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2023
  • After all, why would one of the biggest stars in the genre take the time to send a personal message to a band that hadn’t even put out their first album yet.
    — Natalee Coloman, SPIN, 9 Mar. 2023
  • So, make sure to take the time to think about what your priorities are and choose some of our top picks to try out accordingly.
    — Arnette Leonetti, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Give yourself some grace, and then take the time to think about what’s important to you financially.
    — Ebony Flake, Essence, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Or head to one of our best craft breweries and take the time to read about L.A.’s Irish immigrant history over a stout hearty enough to be dinner.
    — Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2023
  • This can be more challenging for new home buyers or those who don’t take the time to fully review the nuances of how an ARM works.
    — Mia Taylor, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2023
  • But my mother would take the time to dress me up every single day to go to the hospital in the most beautiful dresses.
    — Jasmine Browley, Essence, 20 Feb. 2024

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