make time for (someone)
idiom
: to cause an amount of one's time to be available to do something for or with (someone)
No matter how busy he was, Grandpa always made time for us.
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In other words, get those steps, but also make time for mobility and strength training.
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Will Stone, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
Be able to pour into themselves and just make time for them, especially in this climate.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
Focus on things that bring you joy Being kind to yourself also includes intentional efforts to make time for self-care.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Try heading to bed a bit earlier and waking up 10 minutes sooner to make time for a solid start to your day.
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—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Will Stone, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
Be able to pour into themselves and just make time for them, especially in this climate.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
Focus on things that bring you joy Being kind to yourself also includes intentional efforts to make time for self-care.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Try heading to bed a bit earlier and waking up 10 minutes sooner to make time for a solid start to your day.
4.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Make time for (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20time%20for%20%28someone%29. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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