spend time doing vs spend time in doing

Both "spend time doing" and "spend time in doing" are correct, but "spend time doing" is more commonly used in English. The preposition "in" is not necessary in this context.

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spend time doing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the activity or action that someone devotes time to. It is a common expression in English.

Examples:

I like to spend time reading books.
She spends a lot of time practicing the piano.
They spent hours playing video games.
He spends time exercising every day.
We should spend more time with our families.

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He wants us to find something we both have in common, and spend time doing activities we both enjoy.
Because who wants to spend time doing something they aren't good at?
I figured it'd be better if we spend time doing things we both enjoy.
Because of this, he can no longer spend time doing what he loves: writing.
There are many possible training plans for beginner half and full marathon runners and you must spend time doing research into the different suggestions for appropriate training.
When I'm with children I love playing mostly outside (I'm old style) and I allow to watch the television only 30 minutes a day because I prefer to spend time doing more productive activities (a puzzle, for example).
In general, the lights are positioned closer to the mirror when you spend time doing things in the sink or mirror.
There are many ways you can do that but one of the best (other than the quiet time I mentioned above) is for the two of you to spend time doing things together that you both enjoy.
Spend time doing things that are enjoyable to both of you.
Spend time doing some short shifts before you jump up to the first line.
Not yet. I will be going to visit Casale Monferrato and Ozzano in September 2006 with my wife, Barbara, and 89-year-old mother and I will spend time doing some family research on my genealogy and ancestry.

Alternatives:

dedicate time to doing
invest time in doing
allocate time for doing
devote time to doing
use time for doing

spend time in doing

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is also correct and can be used to indicate the activity or action that someone devotes time to, but it is less common than "spend time doing".

Examples:

She spends time in reading books.
He spent time in learning new skills.
They spent time in exploring the city.
I like to spend time in cooking.
We should spend time in helping others.

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spend time in doing
The general idea was that we would all be better off curtailing production of such things and simply spend time in doing as we pleased.
When people hire a tax preparer to prepare their taxes or a tailor to mend their clothing, they need not spend time either in doing the work or learning how to do it.
In general, the lights are positioned closer to the mirror when you spend time doing things in the sink or mirror.
People who engage in exercise and cardiovascular fitness appear to live longer than those who don't.Aerobic activity comes in many forms and you can benefit from the time you spend in doing them.
Spend time doing things that are enjoyable to both of you.
I figured it'd be better if we spend time doing things we both enjoy.
Because of this, he can no longer spend time doing what he loves: writing.
Spend time doing some short shifts before you jump up to the first line.
He wants us to find something we both have in common, and spend time doing activities we both enjoy.
There are many possible training plans for beginner half and full marathon runners and you must spend time doing research into the different suggestions for appropriate training.
Because who wants to spend time doing something they aren't good at?
When I'm with children I love playing mostly outside (I'm old style) and I allow to watch the television only 30 minutes a day because I prefer to spend time doing more productive activities (a puzzle, for example).
There are many ways you can do that but one of the best (other than the quiet time I mentioned above) is for the two of you to spend time doing things together that you both enjoy.
Not yet. I will be going to visit Casale Monferrato and Ozzano in September 2006 with my wife, Barbara, and 89-year-old mother and I will spend time doing some family research on my genealogy and ancestry.
I will not allow you to spend time with her, doing projects or whatever it is that you do. That's it.
Spend less time doing just "busy" work.
They should spend less time doing yoga and more time developing their sewers.
We'd spend our time doing things like this all the time.
It's just very different to what I would normally spend my time doing.
I've been embarrassed by a lot of things my son chooses to spend his time doing... but wrestling always sounded like... pure trash.

Alternatives:

spend time doing
dedicate time to doing
invest time in doing
allocate time for doing
devote time to doing

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