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deduce

[dih-doos, -dyoos] / dɪˈdus, -ˈdyus /


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The WHO was trying to deduce how hantavirus had appeared on the ship, with the first person who died having developed symptoms on April 6.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The detective and his team deduce that the plotters likely include government and industry officials in Canada and the U.S., as well as organized-crime figures and even members of the Quebec police force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Rationalists—like lawyers relying on “common sense” reasoning—believe we can deduce truth from first principles.

From Slate • Sep. 26, 2025

Some of the language used in the advert, such as "crafted for calm" and "simply help you feel calm" would lead consumers to deduce that Trip drinks reduce anxiety, the ASA ruling said.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

Not that pinpointing another Book Scavenger user was an easy thing to deduce, even in the smallest and quietest of schools.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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