measure up
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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
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
Hernández, for instance, was the American League’s best pitcher from 2009 through 2014, even if his total ledger doesn’t fully measure up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026
Liz is a great cook too, so I was anxious to measure up.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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