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"For those who may not be technologically aware to make out the difference, it could be a huge challenge."

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

“You could still kind of make out the word Wired across the top of the masthead and something about that just blew me away,” Cooley says.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

“Yeah. It’s the creativity. I really enjoy seeing what they make out of the funky basket items they get. It reminds me of my art-school days. And Ted is so much fun!”

From Salon Jun. 15, 2026

We can just make out stripy ears in the dappled shade inside the Scottish wildcat enclosure.

From BBC May 29, 2026

I can’t see the detail in all of them, but I can make out the two biggest.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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