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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

They don’t take the time to compare prices as if they’re buying a car; they go to the doctor and follow his or her instructions, including prescribed procedures and diagnostic tests.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Maybe no one else will ever visit them and appreciate them or take the time to think they’re important, but maybe even the smallest places mean something.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven




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