tell between
Example Sentences
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Emptea was torn, I could tell, between enjoying the food and regretting the decision to dine with me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2023
Spring pollen will soon muddle the picture even more by adding to congestion and sneezes that are difficult to tell between allergies and respiratory contagion.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2022
“There was something more going on, I could tell, between his ears,” he told me.
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 21, 2019
Fantasy tip: Since it will be hard to tell between McFadden and Randle before fantasy drafts, best sleeper pick might be WR Terrance Williams.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 4, 2015
Lord High Steward—You say, friend, there were swords drawn and a quarrelling at the bar; can you tell between whom the quarrel was?
From State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social by Various
