how the wind blows
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“They are going to wait to see how the wind blows in the midterms,” said Mark Buell, a prominent Democratic donor in the San Francisco Bay area.
From Washington Post • Jul. 29, 2018
“See how the wind blows the tree?” he went on, pointing to a young molle.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
I refused to tell you what made me come out here lad; but now that I knows how the wind blows with you, I don’t mind if I let ye into my secret.
From The Lifeboat by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
Many a league shall we wend together With helm and spear and bended bow.Hark! how the wind blows up for weather: Dark shall the night be whither we go.
From The Roots of the Mountains; Wherein Is Told Somewhat of the Lives of the Men of Burgdale by Morris, William
However, we’ll call a council of war, and discuss the matter seriously; but, first of all, let’s see how the wind blows.
From Philosopher Jack by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
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