How to Use make time in a Sentence

make time

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  • Well, Bill, thank you so much for making time to do this today.
    Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But three or four times a week, the 45-year-old makes time for a special ritual.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Aug. 2026
  • And, your family will also come to the forefront under this moon, so make time to check in with them.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • Alana noted that, even with her packed schedule, Swift always makes time for her family and friends.
    Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 14 July 2026
  • The crew is incredibly friendly, taking the time to learn guests’ names and always making time to chat.
    Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Long hours spent commuting, sitting in meetings and staring at screens can make time outdoors feel like a luxury.
    Todd Lookingbill, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
  • When visiting, be sure to make time for the Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, also on the property.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
  • Did executives make time to answer questions, explain how decisions are made or share their own career paths?
    Andy Watts, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Along with introducing a new set of players, Ted Lasso makes time for a few familiar faces.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But for travelers who can’t make time to leave the cities, First Nations culture is just as accessible.
    Riley Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2024
  • While the king, 77, made time to meet with his estranged younger son, there was no olive branch in sight for the brothers, who at one point last week were just 12 miles apart.
    Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 14 July 2026
  • And after raising three children, Brinkley believes that slowing down and making time for family helps keep loved ones coming back home.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • For some leaders, this may begin by making time to reflect on their own perspective and intentionally asking what someone else’s might be.
    Kim Stepanski, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Paying attention to your own body’s needs, and making time for a quick, warm shower can be not only essential for skin health and odor control, but good for relaxation.
    Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • By granting an audience to Harry, Charles can silence some of the people who’ve criticized him for his past refusal to make time to see his son.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • Many commenters were quick to point out that the comments were an example of a common refrain on the internet, where mothers are often punished for making time for themselves.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Despite Monday’s tight schedule, Burnham made time for several important calls with world leaders.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • In order to make time for lessons in coding, robotics, and video editing—all skills that some schools have deemed essential in the digital age—there often isn’t time for cursive or typing.
    Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 30 June 2026
  • Also make time for Ian O’Connor’s remembrance, with insights from families of 9/11 victims.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Families can make time for open and honest conversations with their teens, recognize teenagers’ efforts instead of focusing only on their achievements, and encouraging them to ask for help.
    Jonathan Wright, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Back in 2019, the NFL star spoke with People about the importance of making time for his family amidst his busy schedule.
    Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 20 July 2026
  • Single Pisceans may reconnect with someone from the past or meet a person through friends, while couples rediscover affection by making time for fun instead of the usual chores, plans and problems.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
  • Months later, a source told PEOPLE that despite their busy schedules, the couple was adamant about making time for one another.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • Beane carries that lesson into his work, believing that making time for people ultimately benefits the organization.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • During check-ins, therapists suggest asking what’s working, what feels stressful, whether responsibilities need to shift and whether the couple is still making time for the relationship itself.
    Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
  • Adventure seekers should make time for Xplor’s zip lines and underground cave system, while Xenses provides a playful take on nature complete with optical illusions.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The culinary icon later reflected on making time for his daughter in the midst of his hectic filming schedule for CNN series Parts Unknown.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Explore Rockland’s Arts Scene Rockland has long been one of Maine’s premier arts destinations, and its museums are well worth making time for.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
  • Golfers should make time for Lockwood Folly Country Club, where the finishing hole runs along the Intracoastal Waterway.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But also make time to visit the Chazen Museum of Art, which reopens in fall 2026 after a reinstallation project throughout its two buildings.
    Samantha Lande, Midwest Living, 30 July 2026

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