hard to make out
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The paper had yellowed from age and the cursive was so ornate the words were hard to make out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Viewers found it hard to make out exactly what Green was yelling about unless they stayed around for post-speech coverage on cable news.
From Salon ● Feb. 25, 2026
In either case, it’s hard to make out what’s going on or even which man has the advantage, as the combatants frequently curl up into a single lump of flesh.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025
It’s hard to make out the dog and robot’s attachment.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2024
He was hollering, but the words were sort of snotty and hard to make out.
From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt
