measure up to
Example Sentences
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RuPaul enters the fold and steals the show, and suddenly, none of the quips and bits can quite measure up to his delivery.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
In hindsight, he said, the story of Rico, a teenager trying to measure up to the demands of fatherhood while being ill-equipped and lacking maturity to navigate the situation constructively, carried personal undertones.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
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
He wanted to test himself, to see if he could measure up to their standards.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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