take stock

Example Sentences

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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

It is important now to take stock and remember that defeat will happen again at some point before the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Finally she sat up and tried to take stock.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman