take soundings

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The Parades Commission will now take soundings before making a decision, which is currently due on 3 July.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2024

Isabella Lovin is one of several members of the European Parliament who have tried both officially and unofficially to enter Western Sahara to take soundings among the Sahrawis, but she’s been both denied and deported.

From Time • Aug. 8, 2014

Against this backdrop, former senior U.S. peace negotiators said they expect Obama to proceed cautiously and to let Kerry, who will be sworn in on Friday, take soundings for any fresh effort.

From Reuters • Jan. 31, 2013

Confirming Apax's interest – and allowing the analysts to push a £3bn figure for Medical – is a cheap way for Bowman to take soundings.

From The Guardian • Jan. 17, 2011

Phil Danks sent out a boat to take soundings, and on their return the man in charge reported there was plenty of water, but that the bottom was rocky and covered with coral.

From The Second String by Gould, Nat