take stock
Example Sentences
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“The ceasefire gives the world a moment to breathe and take stock of events. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that everything will return to normal,” Coatsworth added.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
Instead, he saw it as an opportune moment to take stock after a "hectic" schedule.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026
Professional setbacks can be opportunities in disguise: a chance to look inward, take stock and grow as a person.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
—Oil prices were steady as traders take stock of developments to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
They began to take stock of the damage, checking in with classmates, family members, and neighbors.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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