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Example Sentences
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That’s the heart of the issue most music fans care about, and the best I can tell from this settlement, it will not do much to change anything for a typical music fan.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
As one can tell from the surnames, there is what might be called legacy casting going on in “Young Sherlock.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
It’s too soon to tell from our vantage point, though opportunities across well-established software companies are likely emerging for those who can stomach the volatility,” Saglimbene wrote.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
I could tell from the smell of fajitas, the Lovin’ Spoonful on the stereo, the four TVs tuned to four different ESPNs.
From Slate • Aug. 11, 2025
It was hard to tell from upside down, but I thought the trolls looked a little confused.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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