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 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

With some hits in the bank and an overall deal with Amazon MGM, Wallace and her team can now take the time to plot what comes next. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

The goal is uniform coverage, so take the time to distribute the formula. — Polly Blitzer, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for take the time

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