discern

Example Sentences

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“I have to read my students’ work to see if I can discern telltale signs of AI use, which is a very frustrating and wasteful way to spend time.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

It could take time before policymakers can discern which of those effects are dominant, and respond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

These are two women who know who they are from the jump, and the audience never spends a single moment trying to discern that, either.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Cutting-edge warfare is being waged with drones and lasers, while the generative computer programs being marketed as “artificial intelligence” warp our ability to discern reality.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

There’s a steady flow of news and innuendo, and it’s hard to discern the truth.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed