discerning
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Investors have become far more discerning about IPOs.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
With Epstein, their societal ambitions were so urgent they failed to be discerning.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Melodrama doesn’t exactly have the most sterling reputation for discerning cinema viewers.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
Just because he seems annoyed when you ask questions doesn’t mean you should stop; you just need to be more discerning about which issues you bring to him.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026
He’s credited with discerning the different parts of an oration—how to open your speech, advance your arguments in an orderly fashion, and close the deal—and with teaching his methods to others.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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