glean

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Meanwhile, the North Korean leader could potentially glean much from how U.S. forces are performing on the battlefield, security analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 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

The emails caused concern for some users on social media, who feared it was a scam or phishing attempt designed to glean more of their details.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

“I’m a scythe’s apprentice. If you tried to glean me I would just be revived, and you would be disciplined for not checking your ring first to see if I had immunity.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman