discernible

Example Sentences

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Fortunately when Jay suggests that his character wear an eyepatch—for no discernible reason—Leigh is saved from having to discuss the issue by the arrival of Ruth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Another potential symptom, as in Foy's case, is losing weight for no discernible reason.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

That doesn’t mean that crypto will periodically drive higher, only that when holders are running for the exits, there may not be a discernible floor to how low it will go.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2025

However, for investors who want to avoid buying exposure to airlines, which aren’t benefiting from any discernible longer-term growth trend, could look for specific names within the industrials fund.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

A dozen or more loons from all the neighboring ponds fly in, and they all swim around together for a couple of hours for no discernible reason other than the pleasure of being together.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson