take stock
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It was even better to see other correspondents take stock of all the history made on Tuesday night.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026
For the second time in eight days, England captain Meg Jones has been called upon to take stock of a defeat.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Since you ask about strategies for alleviating risk or the perception of risk: First, take stock of what you actually own and when you’ll need the money.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said the visit marked "an opportune time for us to take stock of the progress made under the current program with the Argentine authorities."
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
I wave back and then close my eyes to take stock of my situation, because jumping off a cliff seems like a pivotal moment where a little stock-taking should be done.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
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