decipher
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It means that some of parts of the document release are hard to decipher, with key passages within messages, or entire exchanges, redacted.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
"This research used a molecular technique, known as eDNA metabarcoding to decipher what animals are eating. It's a non-invasive way of studying diet and all you need are fresh scats from the environment."
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Kandasamy, who runs Mahjong Palace, said there’s a “neuro connective” element to mahjong, and if you’re “taking three seconds to decipher this new Hello Kitty-holding-something on the tile,” that’s precious time lost.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
"It's hard to decipher what's real and what's not, what's true and what's not true -- people arguing over the exact same video and saying 'this happened, no, that happened.'"
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
Once inside, it's a lot easier to decipher what the voices are saying.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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