take the time

phrase

: to make an effort (to do something) : to attempt

They never took the time to get to know her.

Examples of take the time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The nitty-gritty details of specific policies can get complicated, and many voters don't take the time to get educated on them. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026

General-purpose tools ask users to discover their own use cases, and most busy professionals will not take the time to do so. — Steve Cangiano, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

The Board will take the time necessary to thoughtfully evaluate the circumstances before taking any appropriate next steps regarding district leadership as the facts become clearer. — Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

With so many options to bet on tonight, take the time to review each matchup and pick your favorite. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for take the time

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