tell from
Example Sentences
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“I could tell from the beginning he wasn’t interested in getting to know me,” said Ed.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
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
Soup to nuts: This phrase is a non-value-add in most cases as we can tell from the context of the statement something is being looked at or redone completely.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 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
Fifi whines periodically, and Yoyo has recited something for the men, he can tell from the singsong in her voice.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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