Example Sentences

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"We are deciphering the 'identity card' of tumors, by identifying, one by one, the key variables that determine the evolution of the disease," explains Pittet.

From Science Daily • Feb. 10, 2026

Two weeks of diving uncovered centuries of sunken ships, and researchers are deciphering the clues contained in each.

From National Geographic • Nov. 3, 2015

Children who have rich vocabularies, packed with less common, more sophisticated words, learn to read more easily because they can make sense of the words they are deciphering.

From Time • Sep. 22, 2015

Scholars are deciphering what artists were expressing and how sitters were probably feeling, along with how audiences reacted.

From New York Times • Aug. 2, 2012

“Of great service,” said Ibarra, approaching; “but—you are deciphering hieroglyphics!” he exclaimed in surprise, catching sight of the old man’s work.

From An Eagle Flight A Filipino Novel Adapted from Noli Me Tangere by Rizal, José