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weigh up

verb

  1. (tr, adverb) to make an assessment of (a person, situation, etc); judge

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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He noted: "There's so much to weigh up when you're emulating the masterful way the body handles every complex movement, or social matters and invitations, or day-to-day life in general."

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In practice that has meant Badenoch repeatedly refusing to be drawn on policy questions, instead launching a string of policy reviews which will weigh up what direction to take the party in.

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Ramaphosa - who appeared to weigh up carefully how to respond - disputed Trump's allegation.

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Some politicians are trying to weigh up the arguments over the weekend.

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Though not officially classed as a "big cat" Eurasian lynx can weigh up to 30 kilos and hunt deer for food.

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