tell from
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
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
“She was about to get up, to move and sit next to her friend, but she felt a little bit embarrassed, you could just tell from her face.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025
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
We could not tell from which direction they were coming because they seemed to be all around us, but invisible.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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