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discern

[dih-surn, -zurn] / dɪˈsɜrn, -ˈzɜrn /


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Kathy Bostjancic, chief economist at Nationwide Financial, said the main thing for investors to discern from the minutes is how long the Fed’s pause could last.

From MarketWatch

To attract increasingly discerning consumers, Kroger has offered a precooked holiday meal for eight of turkey or ham, stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, cranberry and gravy for about $11 a person.

From Los Angeles Times

Myanmar has a rich culture of fortune-telling, and many believe the future can be discerned by mystics.

From Barron's

Still, the U.S. stock market has gotten a big lift in 2025 from tech’s strong rally, with investors trying to discern whether the AI boom has formed a bubble.

From MarketWatch

Still, the U.S. stock market has gotten a big lift in 2025 from tech’s strong rally, with investors trying to discern whether the AI boom has formed a bubble.

From MarketWatch