feel out
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"Our ion acts like a tiny sensor that we can use to feel out the structure of the laser light," Leindecker explains.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
The decision to have a child isn’t primarily a financial calculation, and a one-time payment doesn’t touch the conditions that make family formation feel out of reach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
We ended up going “Purple” just because it just feels a little bit more intriguing, a little more vague, a little poetic and kind of let the audience feel out what this is.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
“Giving away sourdough became this super chill, five-minute interaction where I could meet someone, hand them a loaf, and just feel out the vibe without committing to a whole date,” she said.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026
Ivanov asked Eltenton to talk with Oppenheimer, to subtly feel out his interest in sharing information with the Soviets.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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