make time

phrase

1
: to travel fast
made fast time
2
: to gain time
have to make time to get to the bank before it closes
3
: to make progress toward winning favor
Xander asks Buffy out again, only to be rebuffed again: "I guess a guy's got to be undead to make time with you."—Entertainment Weekly

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August is National Wellness Month, and mental health experts are encouraging people to prioritize healthy habits like getting enough sleep, staying active, practicing mindfulness, and making time for preventive care. — Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 The culinary icon later reflected on making time for his daughter in the midst of his hectic filming schedule for CNN series Parts Unknown. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 But three or four times a week, the 45-year-old makes time for a special ritual. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Aug. 2026 The crew is incredibly friendly, taking the time to learn guests’ names and always making time to chat. — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make time

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“Make time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20time. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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