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Glean

/ɡlˈin/
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(verb) To collect (fruit, grain, or other produce) from a field, an orchard, etc., after the main gathering or harvest.

What can you glean from his search history?
The connection is very slow. That's why I rarely find anything to glean from you.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The detective was able to ____ some important information from the witness's vague and inconsistent story.

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