My husband has taken time away from school he shouldn't have and is pressuring me to do the same at the hospital.
If I hadn't taken time to apply my sleeping solution to the rag, I'd have been in the process of taking them just as that police car with its flashing lights came rolling up!
Dean wished he'd taken time to dress more warmly as he hurried down the penstock path toward where Shipton's severed line had been tethered.
If you'd taken time to talk to Weller and the rest of them, they'd be here, not just you.
They may have traveled or taken time off from work or play to celebrate with you and your beloved spouse.