glean

Example Sentences

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Economists rely on the three-month average to glean recent hiring trends.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

She exits her state without deciphering Paula’s words, yet feels an innate and moving satisfaction anyway, as if she could glean the meaning of what her former patient said without understanding every word.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

Thursday’s November report didn’t break down month-over-month changes for October and November for most items, making it difficult to glean insights into the economy’s recent performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

With those and other issues looming, Wall Street may glean key insights from this week’s “forgotten” updates at the tail end of a surprisingly solid earnings season.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

“I will glean alone today,” Scythe Faraday told Rowan and Citra one day in February, the second month of their apprenticeship.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman