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for taking your time vs for your time

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'For taking your time' is used when someone has taken the time to do something. Meanwhile, 'for your time' is commonly used to thank someone for the time they have spent with you.
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for taking your time

This phrase is correct and is used to thank someone for taking the time to do something.

This phrase is used to express gratitude towards someone who has taken the time to do something, such as helping you or listening to you.

Examples:

  • Thank you for taking your time to explain the process to me.
  • I appreciate you for taking your time to help me with my project.
  • Jul 27, 2016 ... Thank you for taking your time to write this wonderful answer! With my relatively little knowledge and understanding of English, I feel that ...
  • Nov 21, 2016 ... Just to make sure that you're saying what you want to say, take a look at these two sentences. Here's yours: Thank you for taking your time ...
  • Jan 31, 2018 ... 'Thank you for taking your time writing' or 'Thank you for taking your time to write' ? Should I say "Thank you for your kindly attention ...
  • Jul 19, 2022 ... 46 likes, 1 comments - myron_elkins_music on July 19, 2022: "Bozeman, MT, thank you for taking your time to come out and watch us last night ...
  • Jan 22, 2017 ... "Sorry for taking your time" does seem quite right to me because "taking your time" means to proceed slowly and carefully. It's much safer (if ...
  • Feb 12, 2022 ... You get punished for taking your time and exploring. I am taking my time and exploring and doing side quests and challenges and everything I ...
  • Dec 4, 2022 ... Stop saying sorry for taking your time. Stop saying for asking for help. Stop saying sorry for voicing your perspective.
  • Nov 15, 2019 ... Even though your question is grammatically correct I disagree the scenario in which you use the grammer. “Thank you for taking your time to send ...
  • Oct 8, 2024 ... Thanks for taking your time to share your kind words. ❤️. Sign up to discover human stories that deepen your understanding of the world. Free.

Alternatives:

  • for taking the time
  • for spending your time
  • for dedicating your time
  • for investing your time
  • for sharing your time

for your time

This phrase is correct and is commonly used to thank someone for the time they have spent with you.

This phrase is used to thank someone for the time they have dedicated to you, such as in a meeting or a conversation.

Examples:

  • Thank you for your time in discussing this matter with me.
  • I appreciate your time in helping me with this project.
  • Sep 27, 2018 ... Prateek Kuhad - for your time | Audiotree Live · Comments113.
  • Jul 6, 2023 ... 35 votes, 82 comments. For a long time, I've seen constant messaging from Sales influencers, and never say the dreaded thank you for your time,
  • Mar 6, 2023 ... The Battle for Your Time: Exposing the Costs of Social Media | Dino Ambrosi | TEDxLagunaBlancaSchool 2.2M views 1 year ago
  • Oct 4, 2022 ... How many times have you said the phrase “Thank you for your time?” Probably a LOT. If you've interviewed for a job, you likely said it to the ...
  • Aug 17, 2023 ... People · Sign in · Sign up. Jump to ratings and reviews. Want to read. Shop this series. Rate this book. For Your Love #1. For Your Time. Crea ...
  • Feb 23, 2014 ... No, you will not collect for your time. Imagine if we could all bill the doctors that habitually ran an hour late. Not going to happen. Share.
  • Jul 21, 2012 ... You're very welcome. I tend to close all professional correspondences with that phrase. Sometimes also stated as thank you for your time and ...
  • They will beg for your time⌚️ then waste it ✌ · Owens Owens. Valerie West hey how are you doing today ❤️❤️ · Frank Moreno. Valerie West My pastor told me to ...
  • Jan 3, 2021 ... Hi all: First of all thanks for your time on responses and thanks for Kopia. I'm a new user of copia, but a user of restic and gocryptfs ...
  • Feb 15, 2017 ... Why you need to stop feeling guilty about charging for your time. · Why do we feel guilty for charging for our time? · What you do makes a ...

Alternatives:

  • for the time you spent
  • for the time you dedicated
  • for the time you invested
  • for the time you shared
  • for the time you gave

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