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put out feelers »    To explore or watch for; ask around; investigate.

put through the wringer »    To interrogate or scrutinize closely; to subject to some trial or ordeal.

rumor mill »    A group or network of persons who originate or promulgate gossip and other unsubstantiated claims.

scope out »    To examine; to scout; to investigate; to check out.

BTW, Why won't you become an editor?