are discerning
- present progressive of discern.
Example Sentences
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The caveat is that they are not making the decisions, but are discerning the mood.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
You, dear Salon reader, are discerning and responsible, ready to face the reality of the world we’re living in, for better or for worse.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026
"When you put all this together, we see families that are discerning about what they're spending on," he said.
From Reuters ● Aug. 17, 2023
"I think he'll get stronger in Iowa. The more they attack Cruz, the stronger he will get, because Iowa caucus-goers are discerning," King says.
From US News ● Jan. 14, 2016
No two leaves are alike, not two human beings are alike, and if we are discerning, the attraction of any one of them is infinite.
From It Can Be Done Poems of Inspiration by Morris, Joseph
