discern
Example Sentences
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Leo left it up to his followers to discern who he was talking about.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
“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
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
A major reason is that the market is trying to discern which companies will emerge as long-term AI winners and which will ultimately see the technology devastate their profits.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
“The caretaker? Yes, I could discern his location. Ascend the stairs and we will discuss terms.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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