feel out
Example Sentences
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Over the course of several meetings, including one at an upscale Austrian diner built into a 12th-century monastery, the men said they wanted to feel out the government’s thinking.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
She added farmers feel "out of control" when it comes to the costs of essentials such as heating oil.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
“Giving away sourdough became this super chill, five-minute interaction where I could meet someone, hand them a loaf, and just feel out the vibe without committing to a whole date,” she said.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026
Even the most accomplished actors sometimes feel out of their depth on a movie.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025
“And then there’s you. I didn’t know you this morning, and now I don’t really remember not knowing you. It’s all a little much. I feel out of control.”
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
