discerning
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They are being discerning, they added, looking for someone who will respect the history and keep the place much the same.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
“We continue discerning with our Order where to live our Cistercian monastic life, keeping you informed as this process unfolds,” they said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
Melodrama doesn’t exactly have the most sterling reputation for discerning cinema viewers.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
The software market is now discerning which companies can withstand AI disruption.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Neither is exactly in my top five desert-island books, but I guess I wasn’t discerning when shoving stuff into my duffel.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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