take stock
idiom
: to carefully think about something in order to make a decision about what to do next
We need to take stock and formulate a plan.
—often + ofWe should take stock of our finances.
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But Murray — as well as several other staffers — said people should take stock of what the publication is actually publishing on a daily basis.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
To take stock of the free agent market one last time, here’s an All-Free Agent team of unsigned players who might be scrambling to find an apartment within a few weeks.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Making an effort to take stock every week or so can cut down on how quickly clutter grows.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
Time to take a deep breath – and take stock.
—Robert Costa, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
To take stock of the free agent market one last time, here’s an All-Free Agent team of unsigned players who might be scrambling to find an apartment within a few weeks.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Making an effort to take stock every week or so can cut down on how quickly clutter grows.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
Time to take a deep breath – and take stock.
—Robert Costa, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Take stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20stock. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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