take stock
Example Sentences
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Cepeda recently told AFP that he would "take stock" of peace talks and "make the necessary changes."
From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026
Here, they take stock of all they have in common, including the titular items as well as a stiff drink, and conclude “Maybe we’re more alike than we think.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
“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
“We say midlife crisis or whatever, but it’s a time of questioning, a time where you take stock of your life,” says showrunner Aseem Batra.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 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
