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.

Examples of make time for (someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Entrepreneurs today do seem to be wiser to the symptoms of overwork and are more likely to make time for rest and exercise, even when up against it. Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 But in updating the film for 2024 — and also having to make time for musical numbers — there are a few lines that ended up on the cutting room floor. Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2024 Swap out sugary treats for protein-rich snacks, and make time for regular meals. 2. Duncan Alney, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Wang, for example, works just one shift a week, on Sundays, to make time for homework, college applications and basketball practice. Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2024 As Mars enters Capricorn, make time for both business AND pleasure. USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2024 But also how to make time for it, if that’s something that’s missing for you. Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Dec. 2023 Before diving into Generative AI, make time for a thoughtful exploration of its potential benefits, followed by hands-on experience. Committee Of 200, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023 Playtime at the Playboy Mansion The group did make time for fun. Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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