for size

idiom

: in order to see if something is the correct size
Try this shoe on for size.

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Williams said the recent fires around Los Angeles don’t even come close to ranking in the top 10 for size. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025 Adjustable Straps Adjustable straps, often featuring a small slider for size adjustments, also fail to impress the designer. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025 And the deal immediately became a useful trade chip because teams are always looking for size at the deadline, even in a backup role. Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 When St James’ first surpassed 50,000 capacity, only Manchester United’s Old Trafford exceeded it for size domestically (Wembley, the national stadium, aside). Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for for size 

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“For size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20size. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

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