Sizing Up

In the provincial, decaying Norwegian town of Odda, journalist Robert Bell is a cynical observer, relishing his self-chosen role of outsider, constantly sizing-up and judging his fellow-citizens. ❋ Maxine (2009)

The sizing-up of union strength comes as President Nicolas Sarkozy faces a defining moment in his presidency. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In sizing-up the state's general election match-up, he suggested there's simply no comparison in evaluating the weight of McMahon's dirty laundry against that of Democrat Dick Blumenthal, who had come under fire for misstating his military service record at the time. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Frode Grytten's 'The Shadow in the River: In theprovincial, decaying Norwegian town of Odda, journalist Robert Bell is a cynical observer, relishing his self-chosen role of outsider, constantly sizing-up and judging his fellow-citizens. ❋ Maxine (2008)

The man turned to take a quick look at their party, that quick sizing-up that people did when they were unsure of their place. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Milan gave her a quick, competitive sizing-up, panning from the dark tresses that fell in lustrous waves down her back and around her shoulders to her pointy-toed ankle boots. ❋ Allison Hobbs (2009)

When treachery did occur, it was most often after an initial "sizing-up" to determine just how powerful the visitors were and what could be gained from their death. ❋ Vinge, Vernor (1992)

The sizing-up process was always the same between hunter and outfitter. ❋ Janet Dailey (1980)

To the hundred-fifty girls in Columbia Heights School this story can only allude in a brief way but of those who figure most prominently in Polly's and Peggy's new world we'll let Polly give the general "sizing-up." ❋ Unknown (N/A)

With the quick, instinctive sizing-up developed on the athletic field, Bob thought him coarse-fibred, jolly, a little obtuse, but strong -- very strong with the strength of competent effectiveness. ❋ Stewart Edward White (1909)

I knew him to a "T" in my mind, but here was my opportunity to compare my mental "sizing-up" with the real man. ❋ Thomas William Lawson (1891)

During the past twenty years, whenever the great political parties have lined-up for their regular once-in-four-years 'tussle, there would be found H.nry H. Rogers, calm as a race-track gambler, "sizing-up" the entries, their weights and handicaps. ❋ Thomas William Lawson (1891)

Chad told [me he] was [sizing up] [brad] and he thinks he can take him. ❋ DomToretto (2021)

He did size up [the potential] [destruction], but did not act decisively [in the end]. ❋ The Return Of Light Joker (2009)

"Yo, no long talkin' b. Either [size up] or [nize] up" In other words... "Hey man, I don't want to do this long talking business anymore. Either [stand up to] me and let's fight, or shut up." ❋ Suwayy (2017)

[Conor] was [sizing up] [Jake] for their big fight and thinks he can win. ❋ LordFarquadd (2021)

Bro 1: Bro, [I fucked your mom] Bro 2: Size up, bitch. Bro 1: Bet What tiktok idiots think it is: Girl: OMG you're so gross, why are you [sizing] me up? Boy: [Umm]... I wasn't. I don't want to fight ❋ NNatty (2021)

“What are you [waiting] for, [get on it]” “I’m [sizing up].” ❋ Jtrevo (2021)

Male 1: "Dude, you're a [fucking dumbass], McDonalds is definitely better than [Wendy's]." Male 2: "Um, are you fucking kidding me, Wendy's is 10 times better." Male 1: "[Size up]" Male 2: Alright, fine, McDonald's is better. ❋ VillanovaJC (2011)

“[What’s] he doing with [the ball]” He’s [sizing up] seeing how he reacts ❋ YungDraco (2021)

have you seen her? i think i need to [size up]. [not sure if] she can [take me]. we are sizing up ❋ (2021)

''I'll [measure] [urs] if u measure mine'' That would be a size up. ❋ Rw-lad (2008)