tell from
Example Sentences
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“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
It’s too soon to tell from our vantage point, though opportunities across well-established software companies are likely emerging for those who can stomach the volatility,” Saglimbene wrote.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
A few were even flat-ironed; you can tell from the little burns on their necks.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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