spend time

Example Sentences

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"The crimes you were convicted of are very serious and you deserve to spend time in prison for these offenses," he wrote to her.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

While the artists cited various reasons for their shifting plans, like the desire to spend time with family or finish an album, some speculate that the changes were a response to low demand for tickets.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

With summer vacation coming up, I want to take my foot off the gas pedal for a little bit and spend time with the people who make my life better.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Having said he always thought he would get to know Smythe better one day, McCreary called his death “a stark reminder to spend time with the people you care about while you can.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Both were fond of high society and preferred to spend time with the social elite—a category that didn’t include Elizebeth.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield