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"out of your busy schedule" vs "despite your busy schedule"

These phrases have different meanings, although you may be using either one to schedule a meeting with a busy colleague. "Out of your busy schedule" might be preceded by the phrase "Can you take some time." "Despite your busy schedule" might be used in a sentence about how you would like to meet with someone in spite of his busy workweek.

Last Updated: December 10, 2017

This phrase should probably be prefaced with the word "time."

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Some examples from our editors:

  • Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule.
  • I really appreciate that you took time out of your busy schedule to meet with me.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • time out of your busy schedule
If someone agrees to meet with you and you want to express appreciation, you might use this phrase.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I'm grateful that you could meet with me despite your busy schedule.
  • Despite your busy schedule, you still had the time to see me, and for that I am thankful.
  • Despite your busy schedule, it's still important to get enough sleep.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • in spite of your busy schedule
  • regardless of your busy schedule

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