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
That’s the heart of the issue most music fans care about, and the best I can tell from this settlement, it will not do much to change anything for a typical music fan.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
As one can tell from the surnames, there is what might be called legacy casting going on in “Young Sherlock.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 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
It was hard to tell from a tiny picture, but the other girl may have even had bluish-purple eyes, while Emma’s were dark brown, almost black.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
