feel out
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We ended up going “Purple” just because it just feels a little bit more intriguing, a little more vague, a little poetic and kind of let the audience feel out what this is.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Even the most accomplished actors sometimes feel out of their depth on a movie.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025
The discussion didn’t feel out of the ordinary for longtime listeners of “New Heights.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025
Luxury food becomes a bite-sized status signal in a world where traditional markers of adulthood feel out of reach.
From Salon • Aug. 23, 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
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