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take stock

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  1. Make an estimate or appraisal, as in We have to take stock of our finances before we can undertake a new project, or The career counselor advised Mark to take stock before changing his plans. This expression transfers making an inventory of goods (stock) to other kinds of appraisal. [Early 1800s]


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IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said the visit marked "an opportune time for us to take stock of the progress made under the current program with the Argentine authorities."

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

It’s time to take stock of your loyalty status with airlines and hotels.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Before moving or storing your belongings, take stock of everything you own and get rid of as much as possible.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 2026

“We say midlife crisis or whatever, but it’s a time of questioning, a time where you take stock of your life,” says showrunner Aseem Batra.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 20, 2026

Sitting at the head table and barking orders to the hundreds of workers who had crammed into the space after the quake, Superintendent Yoshida began to take stock of his reactors.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

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