sensed

Example Sentences

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He never asked about how her film was going, but the director sensed he was tacitly checking in on her progress, hoping that she was not losing faith.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The crowd chanted Scotney's name as the 10th round got under way as they sensed victory was within her grasp and she smiled through the final two minutes.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Ayewa has sensed judgment from some of the jazz elite.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

UConn had missed all but one 3-pointer in the first half, and if the numbers leveled out and the scoreboard tightened, he sensed that Duke—led by star freshman Cameron Boozer—might tighten up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

I don’t speak wordless glance so I’m not sure what she was saying, but I sensed it wasn’t good for me.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen