How to Use for size in a Sentence

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• For most of the past century, the country’s appetite for size has only grown.
  — Conor Dougherty, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2024
• The shirt dress is one of the easiest ways to try this trend for size.
  — Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 7 Aug. 2023
• When trying on for size, make sure the bra band fits well on the first hook.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2023
• Try this tiered maxi dress on for size: With spaghetti straps and a breathable fit, this dress will keep you cool in the heat.
  — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 1 July 2023
• Longer-term, there’s a lot to be said for size, athleticism and little guys with a lightning first step.
  — Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, 28 Feb. 2021
• All coolers and bags will be checked for size upon entry.
  — Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 8 May 2023
• And right now is the perfect time to try a new pair on for size, because the Birkenstock Madrid Sandal is on sale for $56 — but just for one day.
  — Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 15 July 2022
• Try these on for size: • 5% tithing is enough for now, says President Nelson.
  — David Noyce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022
• Try these on for size: 57 and 13 — His state-leading runs scored and home runs, respectively.
  — Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 July 2022
• Stokes landed his Outer Banks role a short time later, but not before trying out a few side gigs for size.
  — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com, 23 July 2021
• But wildfires in recent years have shattered records for size, destruction and death toll.
  — Anne C. Mulkern, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2020
• Needless to say, nothing packs more of a social-media punch these days than the noughties e-girl aesthetic, which Sanders tries on for size throughout the film.
  — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 28 July 2022
• The choices in varieties provide you with options for size and color.
  — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 8 July 2023
• Murchison fits the bill as far as the Panthers' need for size, with no returning scholarship players over 6-6.
  — Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2023
• Now, if neither one of these two reasons convinced you, try this on for size: women are better investors.
  — Dominique Mielle, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021
• Or, try a sparkling new private villa on for size at Santorini Sky, at the island's highest point, in Pyrgos.
  — T+l Editors, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2021
• Buyers can choose to delete or edit certain items for size and color before entering their card details to pay in the app.
  — Katie Deighton, WSJ, 11 Oct. 2022
• Once the series began shooting, training for size took a backseat to training for movement.
  — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 24 Mar. 2022
• Kids' luggage should be lightweight and small enough for little ones to carry, as well as meet airline requirements for size.
  — Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 9 Nov. 2022
• Steve Verze, who is 47 and an engineer from Hackney, east London, was given the left eye on Thursday and first tried it for size earlier this month.
  — Sara Spary, CNN, 25 Nov. 2021
• There are also some people who may want to skip the heated aspect of hot yoga and try regular yoga on for size instead.
  — Amber Sayer, Health, 27 Oct. 2023
• Alone at dusk in his Brussels apartment, Stefan, a gentle Romanian construction worker, speaks a few words as if to try them on for size.
  — Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2023
• Each soft cooler was rated for size, insulation, design, and value, and those with the highest overall scores are featured here.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2023
• Pearl tried that proverbial jacket on for size that Saturday morning and met with Auburn’s administrators.
  — Tom Green | [e-mail], al, 16 Mar. 2022
• Those looking for size variety, as well as a bottle that can easily fit into water bottle holders on bags and backpacks.
  — Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022
• Domi 2 For those of us who love a wand vibrator but can't in good conscience pack a vibrator that takes up more space than our shoes for a quick getaway, the Domi 2 doesn't sacrifice intensity for size.
  — Laura Delarato, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2023
• That steamship, the Titanic, was conceived with a competitive ambition for size and opulence.
  — Daniel Stone, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Aug. 2022
• Since joining as president, Bart played a powerful role in pushing for size diversity in the industry.
  — Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2023
• An advocate for size representation and self-love, the singer urged the audience to repeat messages of empowerment.
  — Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2022
• Aided by manager Claire Mertens, Ashley eyes a rack crowded with appealing possibilities—both frocks and separates—and decides to try a bunch on for size.
  — Vogue, 13 Sep. 2023

Last Updated: 26 Oct 2024