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Discover LudwigThe phrase "take the pulse" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to refer to measuring the heart rate of a person, either directly through a pulse oximeter or indirectly through a stethoscope. For example, "The doctor took the pulse of the patient before prescribing medication."
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Polls don't take the pulse of democracy; they raise it.
"We are trying to take the pulse of the street," he said.
Gallup liked to say that pollsters take the "pulse of democracy".
These sites allow users to take the pulse of Twitter users about particular topics.
Like the annual employee survey, organizations should take the pulse around the most important strategic topics.
No stethoscope is needed to take the pulse of his namesakes, though — just a Google search.
Bosses can also take the pulse of the work force by posting a poll.
How many network camera crews are on their way to take the pulse of Alabama?
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Taking the pulse of a nation is, however, hellishly difficult.
Taking the pulse of a diverse Massachusetts town.
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