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take pains::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | be at pains |
| Type of | endeavor, endeavour, strive |
Examples of take pains
take pains
The new minister will presumably take pains not to show any favouritism to SQM.
From the economist.com
Farmers typically take pains to ventilate manure pits where methane often gathers.
From the washingtonpost.com
Church officials take pains to note that the ads aren't an endorsement of the show.
From the freep.com
Jordan is having the kind of outburst many executives might take pains to suppress.
From the businessweek.com
Not all terrorists, the gatekeepers take pains to point out, are Palestinian.
From the latimes.com
Even the bureau's public board members take pains to keep discussions secret.
From the orlandosentinel.com
The investigators take pains to explain any occurrences through natural means first.
From the thestate.com
Take pains to see that a loved one doesn't misquote or misinterpret you.
From the charlotteobserver.com
I know you always take pains to say hamburgers because you're a purist.
From the time.com
