tell from
Example Sentences
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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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