take stock
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A decade earlier, in 1988, Sher authored legislation requiring that California take stock of the sources of greenhouse gases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
"He needed to take a breath and take stock and decide where he wanted to be. There's no denying that he's a world-class 'keeper."
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Before moving or storing your belongings, take stock of everything you own and get rid of as much as possible.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates steady on Thursday as central banks around the world take stock of the hoped-for end to the U.S.-Iran conflict.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
Finally she sat up and tried to take stock.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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