Etymology
Origin of sizing
Example Sentences
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He recommends investor focus on whether companies are sizing their workforces and supply chains for the passage of the full request.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
“However, should further turbulence surface, retail investors will need to do what they’ve been practicing for years: stay disciplined, manage position sizing, and ride out the drawdowns.”
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
The board spent months sizing up strengths and weaknesses of external and internal candidates.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
It restored the Get Low collection to its website Wednesday evening after adding more guidance on sizing and how to use the garments on its website.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
Frank stood very still, sizing up the goddess.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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