How to Use take time in a Sentence

take time

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Definition of take timenext
  • And so that’s going to take time to figure out who’s the new you in that system.
    — Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Another part of the growth plan is more grass roots, which Mehta said will take time.
    — Schuyler Dixon, BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2023
  • Instead, take time to explore what life looks like on the other side of this change.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Instead, take time to explore what life looks like on the other side of this change.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Instead, take time to explore what life looks like on the other side of this change.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2024
  • This recipe will take time to work, but the results will be more sustainable.
    — Bruno Binetti, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Convincing her to leave Watts would take time, but that visit was the first step.
    — Cindy Chang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Jones would even take time out of her schedule to do Anderson’s hair at the last minute.
    — Williesha Morris | Wmorris@al.com, al, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Keep in Mind The couch cushions are initially on the firmer side and do take time to soften up.
    — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2023
  • And when summer ends, take time to scrub these things before putting them away to keep them in good shape for next year.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
  • In all, Lindy returns to the notion that the Tigers are bound to improve in 2023, but the program’s rebuild will take time.
    — Ainslie Lee | Alee@al.com, al, 8 July 2023
  • Learning to optimize growth of a new virus can take time.
    — Damian Garde, STAT, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Those unable to take time off work have less time to prepare before a storm hits.
    — Seyward Darby, Longreads, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Getting them back online, or drilling new wells, will take time.
    — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 6 July 2024
  • But don't get too caught up in all the fanfare—take time to really connect with those around you.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 31 July 2023
  • Asia’s emerging spy pacts are much newer and will likely take time to rival the Five Eyes.
    — Time, 5 Oct. 2023
  • These are handy tools, but learning to use them can take time, and Photoshop’s $22.99-per-month fee can be a turn-off.
    — Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
  • But such efforts, even if all the necessary parties agreed to them, would take time.
    — Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Teachers know to be more patient and take time to observe students.
    — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Don’t let anyone rush you into donating on the phone on the spot; take time to do the proper research.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN, 10 Aug. 2023
  • How to manage a seven-week tournament, when to take time off.
    — Alyssa Naeher, USA TODAY, 9 July 2023
  • His defense is probably NBA-ready right now, but his shot will take time.
    — Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2023
  • But these treatments can take time to have an effect and may involve a bit of trial and error.
    — Trisha Pasricha, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
  • Ordering more goods now would take time and great expense.
    — Thomas Lee, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2023
  • The problem is that getting these costs under control will take time.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 July 2023
  • Do your due diligence, but, more importantly, take time to get to know the person.
    — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
  • The day after his stop, Robins went back to the Southwest station, and his captain encouraged him to take time off to clear his head.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2023
  • This year, sick leave was at a record high with mental health being cited as the main reason for needing to take time off work.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Those systems take time and money to set up, which can pose a challenge for bourbon makers.
    — Megan Farrer, Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Making massive shifts in the business can take time to spool up new sales and, in turn, crunch liquidity.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024

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