feel out
Example Sentences
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Otherwise, she said, she will feel out in interviews whether they have been making strategic moves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
We ended up going “Purple” just because it just feels a little bit more intriguing, a little more vague, a little poetic and kind of let the audience feel out what this is.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
She added farmers feel "out of control" when it comes to the costs of essentials such as heating oil.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
“Giving away sourdough became this super chill, five-minute interaction where I could meet someone, hand them a loaf, and just feel out the vibe without committing to a whole date,” she said.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026
My family goes about their daily morning routine, but I feel out of step with them.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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