glean
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According to experts, here are some takeaways L.A. can glean from its Bay Area neighbor.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Here’s what we can glean about Apple’s next chapter from Ternus’s past roles and his impending ascension.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
She exits her state without deciphering Paula’s words, yet feels an innate and moving satisfaction anyway, as if she could glean the meaning of what her former patient said without understanding every word.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026
That has also made it harder for the Fed to glean inflation trends.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026
I was grateful, but knew the authorities had not granted permission out of altruism: they were reading our letters, hoping to glean some information that would assist their case against Winnie.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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