make out
Example Sentences
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Papic accepts that China has a heavy energy import dependency, but points out this is far less of an Achilles’ heel than most make out.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
On the Marine Traffic map, which tracks world shipping movements, you can make out clusters of ships, mainly tankers, anchored far to the north near Kuwait, as well as off the coast near Dubai.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
It was difficult from my seat in the press gallery to make out much of what he was saying.
From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026
The shout was audible in the broadcast, although many viewers would have struggled to make out the word.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
Straining to make out what was going on, Torak saw people rising one by one to speak.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
