gauging

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As well as gauging opinion on an outright ban, the government wants the public's views on less dramatic interventions.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Because it’s not yet publicly listed, gauging the reaction of investors to the development is difficult.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 19, 2026

Yet for the public and the press, gauging that danger has been difficult.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026

Key assessments include gauging an applicant’s curiosity and ability to read a room, which are increasingly important skills as AI takes over other parts of consulting jobs, such as making slide decks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

Under immense pressure, Powers managed to keep steady, gauging his answers carefully and burying his most important secrets deep inside.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau