gauged

Example Sentences

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An Institute of Governmental Studies poll in August gauged interest in the potential candidacy of Newsom and Harris.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The S&P 500 has slid 2.5% in March, while the U.S. bond market, as gauged by the iShares Core U.S.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

The result of the survey, which gauged sentiment of around 2,000 consumers, fell short of a consensus of economists polled by The Wall Street Journal, which had expected an improvement to minus 15.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

I didn't have discussions about the team with committees, but I gauged as much knowledge as I could from every staff member who was working alongside me.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Instead, Emily, breathing quietly in the darkness, gauged the state of the household by straining to listen.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan