sizing

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But at the very least, investors should make sure the spending is counted when they’re sizing up the market.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“When prices are down, conversations tend to be more rational and sizing decisions more disciplined” as opposed to impulsive, FOMO-crazed performance chasing.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

He recalled being drawn to poker because it required problem solving and sizing up the strengths of one’s own position against the opponent’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

The board spent months sizing up strengths and weaknesses of external and internal candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

I’m good at sizing up people, and I knew for a fact he would make himself into a lawyer.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd