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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And, be sure to take the time to educate yourself about precious metals pricing, authenticity verification and storage considerations before making your first purchase.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Deloitte found that 68% of high-performing team respondents take the time to help each other learn and grow.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
But who is going to take the time to listen to a two-hour podcast when a provocative two-minute clip is on the phone?
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 13 Jan. 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Deloitte found that 68% of high-performing team respondents take the time to help each other learn and grow.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
But who is going to take the time to listen to a two-hour podcast when a provocative two-minute clip is on the phone?
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Compact but full of character, East Troy rewards travelers who take the time to explore it.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Take the time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20time. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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