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discern

[dih-surn, -zurn] / dɪˈsɜrn, -ˈzɜrn /


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Having said that, it's not hard to discern the King's values.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

For the Treasury Department, a clear indicator of increased military spending due to the Iran war is hard to discern.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

First, you’ll want to discern which performances you’d like to see.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Unlike with the countries, it is hard to discern an economic logic that could trigger such a winners-become-losers dynamic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

On the penultimate chime, the dancing flames change from blue to black, and for that moment, it is difficult to discern the fire from its cauldron.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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