measure up to
Example Sentences
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RuPaul enters the fold and steals the show, and suddenly, none of the quips and bits can quite measure up to his delivery.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
If the returns didn’t measure up to the investments, there was always more ad revenue to be had.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The fragments vary widely in size, from less than 1 gram to 85.4 grams, and can measure up to 5 centimeters along their longest dimension.
From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026
But it isn’t yet clear that the summit’s concrete results will measure up to that high standard.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025
He wanted to test himself, to see if he could measure up to their standards.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
