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size up

[sahyz-uhp] / ˈsaɪzˌʌp /
































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As America celebrates 250 years, we size up how it’s been portrayed in, and has shaped, what we watch, listen to and read.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

“A” grades are suddenly everywhere since the arrival of ChatGPT and other AI tools, according to new research, making them less useful to employers trying to size up college graduates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The world's biggest car show opens Friday in Beijing, with hundreds of thousands of auto fans expected to descend on the Chinese capital to size up the latest sleek, teched-out models on the market.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 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

In the early days with the troupe, I’d learned how to size up a town.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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