He counted heads, came up with ten, and turned to Nick again.

He was now very much the political manager, counting heads.

He was afraid she might count heads, in which case he'd be found out.

I counted heads as they rushed past and took up a firing position.

At this meal, though, she's doing a more important job: counting heads.

Only after they had left did he think to count heads.

Rick estimated the amount of food, counted heads, and made a decision.

I never counted heads, but as a general rule about half of them did so.

Before going out for a hunt, they seem to count heads, she said, as though making sure the group is safely united.

We just need to count heads, make sure none of the other guys' people are talking to ours.