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discerning

[dih-sur-ning, -zur-] / dɪˈsɜr nɪŋ, -ˈzɜr- /


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Chinese consumers have "matured a lot", becoming more discerning, said Jing Daily's Nan.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

But discerning whether a trade was done on the basis of nonpublic information is challenging, especially if a big trading shop is involved.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Anyone with a slightly discerning eye can see this is a puff piece, a two-hour-long greatest hits CD.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Instead, you should focus on how you’re good at using AI tools in a discerning way.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

“Good morning, sir,” the chaplain replied, discerning wisely that Colonel Korn expected nothing more in the way of a response.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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