take soundings
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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
The company's independent directors, led by private equity investor Nick Ferguson, will take soundings from shareholders this week about James Murdoch's position.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 18, 2011
"However, Abbey Road recording studios appear to be very dear to the nation's heart - to the extent that we will take soundings as to whether a campaign is desirable or even feasible."
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2010
I found myself endeavouring to take soundings and find out, so to speak, how far we were off shore.
From Captain Macedoine's Daughter by William McFee
