take the time

Example Sentences

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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

“You have to take the time to get to know clients,” Grier said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Both companies emphasized privacy protections but said they would take the time to reevaluate.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

Riley told her to take the time after Rock was born.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

Part of me felt angry at Peter and Sam because they knew I wanted to get ahead, yet they wouldn’t take the time to focus on me.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad