take the measure of
Example Sentences
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Unable to say no to the woman he thinks of as his “puppet-mistress,” Gabriel flies to Guatemala to take the measure of an ex-priest who is now a left-wing presidential candidate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
What that analysis overlooks, however, is the jury’s natural desire to take the measure of the woman who propelled the crisis and about whom they had heard so much.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024
Almost two years into a pandemic, scientists need to take the measure of the SARS-CoV-2 virus yet again.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2021
To take the measure of Medvedev’s victory, it’s important to describe the quality of the opponent he beat.
From Washington Post • Sep. 12, 2021
He had told Cersei he intended to take the measure of the city.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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