feel out
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Over the course of several meetings, including one at an upscale Austrian diner built into a 12th-century monastery, the men said they wanted to feel out the government’s thinking.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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
Even the most accomplished actors sometimes feel out of their depth on a movie.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025
Aside from virality, he also thinks features like “listener counts” feel out of place.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025
“To tell the truth, Santiago, I feel out of place.”
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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