hard to make out
Example Sentences
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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
It was hard to make out the songs, given the guitarist had gone MIA, and Stone’s once-majestic singing voice had lost its gruff amplitude.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2023
The smoke then fills the room making it hard to make out anything beyond the glare of the flames.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2023
The call comes from downstairs, and since the voice is half whispering, it's hard to make out who it belongs to.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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