How to Use take time in a Sentence

take time

idiom
Definition of take timenext
  • But, at the end of the day, there’s still this pain, this scar that in our soul that will take time to heal.
    — Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
  • The options are sparse right now, but these things take time.
    — Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 20 Sep. 2024
  • And so that’s going to take time to figure out who’s the new you in that system.
    — Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Another part of the growth plan is more grass roots, which Mehta said will take time.
    — Schuyler Dixon, BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2023
  • Biden should call on Trump to take time to recover from the attempt on his life.
    — Julie Garel, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024
  • Instead, take time to explore what life looks like on the other side of this change.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Instead, take time to explore what life looks like on the other side of this change.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Instead, take time to explore what life looks like on the other side of this change.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2024
  • The finish can take a beating, so take time every few months to touch up here and there.
    — Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024
  • This recipe will take time to work, but the results will be more sustainable.
    — Bruno Binetti, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Convincing her to leave Watts would take time, but that visit was the first step.
    — Cindy Chang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Jones would even take time out of her schedule to do Anderson’s hair at the last minute.
    — Williesha Morris | [email protected], al, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Keep in Mind The couch cushions are initially on the firmer side and do take time to soften up.
    — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2023
  • Some take time off from work or work from home in order to be there for the birthing parent and newborn.
    — Susan Adcox, Parents, 31 July 2024
  • And when summer ends, take time to scrub these things before putting them away to keep them in good shape for next year.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
  • In all, Lindy returns to the notion that the Tigers are bound to improve in 2023, but the program’s rebuild will take time.
    — Ainslie Lee | [email protected], al, 8 July 2023
  • Learning to optimize growth of a new virus can take time.
    — Damian Garde, STAT, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Those unable to take time off work have less time to prepare before a storm hits.
    — Seyward Darby, Longreads, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Getting them back online, or drilling new wells, will take time.
    — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 6 July 2024
  • But don't get too caught up in all the fanfare—take time to really connect with those around you.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 31 July 2023
  • Asia’s emerging spy pacts are much newer and will likely take time to rival the Five Eyes.
    — Time, 5 Oct. 2023
  • These are handy tools, but learning to use them can take time, and Photoshop’s $22.99-per-month fee can be a turn-off.
    — Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
  • But such efforts, even if all the necessary parties agreed to them, would take time.
    — Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Teachers know to be more patient and take time to observe students.
    — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Don’t let anyone rush you into donating on the phone on the spot; take time to do the proper research.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN, 10 Aug. 2023
  • How to manage a seven-week tournament, when to take time off.
    — Alyssa Naeher, USA TODAY, 9 July 2023
  • His defense is probably NBA-ready right now, but his shot will take time.
    — Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2023
  • Recovery will take time, but our strength lies in our unity.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024
  • But these treatments can take time to have an effect and may involve a bit of trial and error.
    — Trisha Pasricha, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
  • People may need to take time off work or arrange childcare to attend a screening appointment.
    — Karen Knudsen, American Cancer Society Ceo, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024

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