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take the time



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A Welsh Labour spokesperson: "These were catastrophic results for us and we need to take the time to determine what went wrong."

From BBC May 31, 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

If someone would take the time to look at this case, they would see that no one involved did their job.

From MarketWatch Mar. 11, 2026

“We hope that those commenting will take the time to watch the film, learn about Tourette’s, and understand the experiences behind moments like these. Education is key, and compassion makes a world of difference.”

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 23, 2026

This hallway is lit by electric lights, and I take the time to watch Mr. Gideon.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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