spend time
Example Sentences
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She and her husband were working harder and harder but weren’t managing to spend time with their kids, let alone get ahead financially.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026
When declining, Shatz always thanks the bride-to-be for the invitation, explaining that she hopes the woman-of-honor can spend time with her bridesmaids and closest friends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Altman noted in the Fortune interview that OpenAI would spend time “meeting this moment of what is going to be required for safety and alignment, and how the industry and governments can work together.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 12, 2026
“We are honored that she chose Solvang to spend time away from the spotlight. Her extraordinary legacy of music, kindness, and generosity will be felt for generations,” the city said in its statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
But Lexie appearing at her elbow, Lexie asking to come over to her house, Lexie asking to spend time with her—she felt like Cinderella looking up to see the prince’s outstretched hand.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
