take stock
Example Sentences
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“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
Instead, he saw it as an opportune moment to take stock after a "hectic" schedule.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026
—Oil prices were steady as traders take stock of developments to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
If the market pullback has you queasy, consider it an opportunity to take stock of your investments.
From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025
A wild creature released or escaped from captivity will usually run as fast and far away from its prison as it can before stopping to rest and take stock.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
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