discerned
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The 1924 Immigration Act limited immigration so drastically, that it can be discerned by a distinct bend in the chart of US annual population growth.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
The Polish nobility, for instance, is portrayed as not so noble, which blurs the line between invaders and oppressors; any subtleties to be discerned between the languages spoken were probably swallowed up in the subtitles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
Myanmar has a rich culture of fortune-telling, and many believe the future can be discerned by mystics.
From Barron's ● Dec. 21, 2025
Many discerned an environmental message in the vibrant green artwork, which appeared on Sunday — St. Patrick’s Day.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 18, 2024
There were stops to change drivers and recharge batteries; there were other, longer stops for no reason that could be discerned from inside the van.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
