measure up
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But it is possible to look at the general trend and how the nations measure up to their own targets.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 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
And analysts say that Takaichi will need to deliver for voters who, having handed her such a big win, will have little patience with her government if it fails to measure up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
But when it comes to collectibles, there’s frequently a sense they don’t quite measure up as a legitimate asset class.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025
He borrowed his father’s tape measure that could measure up to thirty feet.
From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz
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