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There are already some big statistics behind it, so what can we tell from the numbers released so far?

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

“I could tell from the beginning he wasn’t interested in getting to know me,” said Ed.

From Slate Mar. 25, 2026

“But as far as what they found, you couldn’t see that. You could not tell from out here what was going on in there.”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 6, 2026

Soup to nuts: This phrase is a non-value-add in most cases as we can tell from the context of the statement something is being looked at or redone completely.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 26, 2026

You could tell from here her little chin was quivering.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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