take the time
Example Sentences
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Ideally, it’s an ongoing relationship with a doctor who can take the time to decode why, for instance, that pain in your toe might be a warning of a serious heart condition.
From Slate ● Aug. 22, 2026
If Andy Burnham was able to take the time to stop and speak to everyone in the country, I suspect he probably would.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Having providers take the time to explain her disease, rather than just scribbling out prescriptions, has made a world of difference for Caldwell, she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
Humans still control budgets, and they want to buy from people who take the time to understand their needs, build trust and fix whatever goes wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
So I pull Garrett along, knowing that I can’t take the time to explain this to him.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
