discernment
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But this week’s confrontation with Israel, the first time Iran engaged in direct hostilities in defense of an ally, represents a significant shift, said Sadegh Larijani, head of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Discernment is knowing when to pull back from the edge.
From Scientific American • May 25, 2023
A: Discernment is a pretty important component of gift-giving!
From Slate • Nov. 5, 2019
Rezaie is currently the secretary general of the Expediency Discernment Council.
From Reuters • Mar. 6, 2013
"Discernment may lend a hand to honesty in such a case."
From The Kentuckian in New-York, Volume I (of 2) or, The Adventures of Three Southerns by Caruthers, William Alexander
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