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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Five years seems like a good moment to take stock, so The Athletic has put together a survey on Arteta’s reign thus far.
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
The morning is often a time to take stock of the day ahead, anticipating tasks to be completed and problems to be solved.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Best Walmart Black Friday Kitchen Deals The holidays are a great time to take stock of your kitchen for any gadgets, pans, and appliances that need an upgrade, especially when so many are on sale for Black Friday.
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Talks have been brisk well in advance of a holiday that tends to serve as the unofficial point at which front offices begin to take stock of their standing and look around for solutions and improvements.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
The morning is often a time to take stock of the day ahead, anticipating tasks to be completed and problems to be solved.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Best Walmart Black Friday Kitchen Deals The holidays are a great time to take stock of your kitchen for any gadgets, pans, and appliances that need an upgrade, especially when so many are on sale for Black Friday.
—Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
Talks have been brisk well in advance of a holiday that tends to serve as the unofficial point at which front offices begin to take stock of their standing and look around for solutions and improvements.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Take stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20stock. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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