measure up
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But it is possible to look at the general trend and how the nations measure up to their own targets.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
The fragments vary widely in size, from less than 1 gram to 85.4 grams, and can measure up to 5 centimeters along their longest dimension.
From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026
“How do you measure up to that? Where are the gaps?”
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
“I have enormous respect, as does the Board, for the Ellison family and for the Paramount company. They just didn’t measure up on these bids.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
I had a feeling she wouldn’t measure up to my brother’s standards.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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