take soundings
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"In fact he offered to take soundings himself and said that reassurance needed to be given to the local residents."
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2020
Isabella Lovin is one of several members of the European Parliament who have tried both officially and unofficially to enter Western Sahara to take soundings among the Sahrawis, but she’s been both denied and deported.
From Time ● Aug. 8, 2014
Against this backdrop, former senior U.S. peace negotiators said they expect Obama to proceed cautiously and to let Kerry, who will be sworn in on Friday, take soundings for any fresh effort.
From Reuters ● Jan. 31, 2013
Confirming Apax's interest – and allowing the analysts to push a £3bn figure for Medical – is a cheap way for Bowman to take soundings.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 17, 2011
He set Job to take soundings and, himself taking the tiller, swung her over to port with the wind abeam.
From The Black Buccaneer by Stephen W. (Stephen Warren) Meader
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