take the time
idiom
: to make an effort (to do something) : to attempt
They never took the time to get to know her.
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Barcelona Cruise Travel Tips Before setting sail, take the time to double-check your cruise terminal location and plan your transport accordingly to avoid any last-minute stress.
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David Nikel, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Also, take the time to learn how to properly apply a tourniquet and basic first aid.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 26 Feb. 2025
Not just because people would take the time to get on a call like this or to take care of me.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
The urban Democrats in charge here simply don’t understand farming and rarely take the time to care.
—Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Also, take the time to learn how to properly apply a tourniquet and basic first aid.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 26 Feb. 2025
Not just because people would take the time to get on a call like this or to take care of me.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
The urban Democrats in charge here simply don’t understand farming and rarely take the time to care.
—Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Take the time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20time. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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