sensed

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But a new report from the Washington Post quantifies what many people have sensed: Trump’s use of profanity, insults and combative language has grown much worse since his return to power in January 2025.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

He sensed it when audiences roared with laughter during the Playhouse’s production of “Eureka Day,” and during a beat of pin-drop silence in “Amadeus.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

They might not be able to get into the weeds of the finer points of monetary policy, but they rightly sensed the central bank’s shortcomings in recent years.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The political parties had never really tried to organize religious voters along partisan lines, but by 1980, New Right Republican strategists sensed a growing opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

She pocketed the ring but hadn’t even had the chance to pull up her hair before she sensed something was wrong.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny