take stock
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In March 2022, Neill was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma - a type of blood cancer, something he said made him "take stock of things".
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Cepeda recently told AFP that he would "take stock" of peace talks and "make the necessary changes."
From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026
Here, they take stock of all they have in common, including the titular items as well as a stiff drink, and conclude “Maybe we’re more alike than we think.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
“The ceasefire gives the world a moment to breathe and take stock of events. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that everything will return to normal,” Coatsworth added.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026
At the great wooden table where we had spent many a tedious hour studying algebra and the Holy Roman Empire, we now sat down to take stock.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
