"Did you have a clear reading on them the entire time?"

Though individual samples were small, repeated ones over a region could give a clear reading of species density.

He decided to climb to the top of the hill to get a clearer reading.

She was in no state to get a clear reading on anything.

They said a clear reading of Fed policy will not be possible for at least another week.

If only I could break through the noise and get a clear reading.

You're scheduled to have lunch with him tomorrow, so you should get a clear reading on his thoughts then.

"There's still too much coming through for us to get a clear reading."

"We're getting a clear reading now, and there isn't anyone to be rescued."

Some people I can't get a clear reading on.