take stock

Example Sentences

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AFP takes stock of the thorny issues on the table:

From Barron's

You pause, briefly, taking stock of the remaining contents of the fridge.

From Salon

Instead, he saw it as an opportune moment to take stock after a "hectic" schedule.

From BBC

With major guild nominations out, awards columnist Glenn Whipp takes stock of the best picture race as Oscar nominations voting commences.

From Los Angeles Times

Professional setbacks can be opportunities in disguise: a chance to look inward, take stock and grow as a person.

From Los Angeles Times