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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Here’s The Allworth Advice: Have a final say in what happens to your assets; take the time to create a will and update it (along with your beneficiary designations) after any major life event.
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Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2023
For wonky furniture that’s seen better days, take the time to repair, re-stain, or recycle it.
—Gemma Johnstone, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2023
Read Customer Reviews Before making a purchase decision, take the time to read customer reviews and testimonials.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Aug. 2023
Sure enough, everyone is beginning to learn about Mikhail, whose versatility, instincts and toughness resonate with all those who take the time to watch, listen and learn.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2023
So, if all your items are under a lock and key, is someone walking through your store and shopping really going to take the time to have an employee walk over and unlock the item?
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2023
Instead of expecting audiences to take the time, effort and spend the money to visit symphony halls, Prechtl said there’s an increased emphasis on taking the orchestra to places where people naturally congregate: libraries or churches or high school auditoriums.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2023
Workers are delighted to see kids at their windows and take the time to greet them and explain what mom and dad are about to do.
—Brenda Cain, cleveland, 25 July 2023
To grow even closer to your partner, take the time to learn theirs.
—Tianna Soto, Women's Health, 27 July 2023
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Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2023
For wonky furniture that’s seen better days, take the time to repair, re-stain, or recycle it.
—Gemma Johnstone, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2023
Read Customer Reviews Before making a purchase decision, take the time to read customer reviews and testimonials.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Aug. 2023
Sure enough, everyone is beginning to learn about Mikhail, whose versatility, instincts and toughness resonate with all those who take the time to watch, listen and learn.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2023
So, if all your items are under a lock and key, is someone walking through your store and shopping really going to take the time to have an employee walk over and unlock the item?
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2023
Instead of expecting audiences to take the time, effort and spend the money to visit symphony halls, Prechtl said there’s an increased emphasis on taking the orchestra to places where people naturally congregate: libraries or churches or high school auditoriums.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2023
Workers are delighted to see kids at their windows and take the time to greet them and explain what mom and dad are about to do.
—Brenda Cain, cleveland, 25 July 2023
To grow even closer to your partner, take the time to learn theirs.
—Tianna Soto, Women's Health, 27 July 2023
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“Take the time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20time. Accessed 22 Sep. 2023.
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