discerned

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The 1924 Immigration Act limited immigration so drastically, that it can be discerned by a distinct bend in the chart of US annual population growth.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

The Polish nobility, for instance, is portrayed as not so noble, which blurs the line between invaders and oppressors; any subtleties to be discerned between the languages spoken were probably swallowed up in the subtitles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Myanmar has a rich culture of fortune-telling, and many believe the future can be discerned by mystics.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

Many discerned an environmental message in the vibrant green artwork, which appeared on Sunday — St. Patrick’s Day.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2024

I had not discerned in him any understanding of life or politics.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright