discern

Example Sentences

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It could take time before policymakers can discern which of those effects are dominant, and respond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Cutting-edge warfare is being waged with drones and lasers, while the generative computer programs being marketed as “artificial intelligence” warp our ability to discern reality.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

A major reason is that the market is trying to discern which companies will emerge as long-term AI winners and which will ultimately see the technology devastate their profits.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

For the public, it can be hard to discern the truth.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Elowen looked at Kaede with narrowed eyes, unable to discern exactly what had happened, but certain that something had changed.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo