size up
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As scientists’ understanding of these tipping points improves—and emissions continue—investors and companies are beginning to size up the implications.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Barron’s recently convened a group of Europe-focused investment experts to size up the outlook for European markets after this year’s historic run.
From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025
These are yardstick games because the Rams and Chargers can size up their chances against top-shelf competition — and because losing would feel to them like a ruler rapping across the knuckles.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024
Payments are fixed by property size, up to a maximum of four bedrooms, and are subject to a nationwide cap that limits claims in several parts of London.
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024
Chetachi and her mother must have already gossiped about the car; they were envious, chattering people who visited only to see what others had, to size up new furniture or new electronics.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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