feel out
Example Sentences
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Over the course of several meetings, including one at an upscale Austrian diner built into a 12th-century monastery, the men said they wanted to feel out the government’s thinking.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
McLean said he would advise any young male ballet dancers who feel out of place to "stick it out".
From BBC • Mar. 7, 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
The discussion didn’t feel out of the ordinary for longtime listeners of “New Heights.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025
It was a new experience to him, and a wild flush came over him, so that he did not watch and feel out his brother’s mood as he usually did.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
