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discerning

[dih-sur-ning, -zur-] / dɪˈsɜr nɪŋ, -ˈzɜr- /


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But discerning whether a trade was done on the basis of nonpublic information is challenging, especially if a big trading shop is involved.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

While Wall Street analysts haven’t written off the entire AI trade, as Marcus has, they’ve become more discerning about winners and losers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Anyone with a slightly discerning eye can see this is a puff piece, a two-hour-long greatest hits CD.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

They are being discerning, they added, looking for someone who will respect the history and keep the place much the same.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“I am quite good at discerning lies. I hear none from you. Your story also fits with what Hazel Levesque told us.”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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