take the time
idiom
: to make an effort (to do something) : to attempt
They never took the time to get to know her.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
So take the time to compare products, noting not just interest rates but also things like fees that could eat into your earnings.
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Many students just don’t want to take the time to learn how to write properly.
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Do yourself a favor and take the time to properly inspect the machine, tighten any fasteners, check for wear on the rotor paddles, scrapers, and skid shoes, and ensure that the auger and chute are free of obstructions.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
So take the time to compare products, noting not just interest rates but also things like fees that could eat into your earnings.
—Kelly Ernst, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Many students just don’t want to take the time to learn how to write properly.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2026
Do yourself a favor and take the time to properly inspect the machine, tighten any fasteners, check for wear on the rotor paddles, scrapers, and skid shoes, and ensure that the auger and chute are free of obstructions.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Take the time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20time. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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