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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So take the time to carefully consider the potential savings opportunity these rates offer right now.
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
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
Flux Capacitor To work a scheme of their own, Robin and Will exploit Joyce having been too busy for the past few years repeatedly saving her family/the world from the dark forces of the Upside Down to take the time to watch the 1985 blockbuster Back to the Future.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
Brands that take the time to invest and conduct clinical studies with clear marketing claims are resonating with consumers.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
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
Flux Capacitor To work a scheme of their own, Robin and Will exploit Joyce having been too busy for the past few years repeatedly saving her family/the world from the dark forces of the Upside Down to take the time to watch the 1985 blockbuster Back to the Future.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
Brands that take the time to invest and conduct clinical studies with clear marketing claims are resonating with consumers.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for take the time
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“Take the time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20time. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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