for size

idiom

: in order to see if something is the correct size
Try this shoe on for size.

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Clay Lacy Aviation’s new FBO on its 14-acre property at the John Wayne International Airport in Orange County, Calif., with a new terminal and hangars, promises to set new standards for size, beauty and sustainability. Chris Dong, Robb Report, 2 June 2025 So treat them like landing pages: Add sticky filters for size, color and availability. William Polson, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 Porter, 26, is a 6-foot-10, 218-pound forward who would help the Kings address their need for size, length, athleticism and wing help. Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2025 Vučević is a candidate to be traded this summer, which could prompt the Bulls to search for size in the draft. Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for for size

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“For size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20size. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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