discerning

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Finally, discerning, as He Himself testifies in the Kitáb-i-Íqán, “the signs of impending events,” He decided that before they happened He would retire.

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  1. adjective Exhibiting keen insight and good judgment; perceptive.

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  • Clients of niche markets are discerning, they pay top dollar to get (if not exactly, then something better than) what they want. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
  • Consumers are more discerning, and they're saving more. —  Minyanville
  • During a period when consumers are being careful and discerning, they often turn to trusted brands that provide them with great experiences when they were kids, and we certainly have a considerable collection of these types of brands.
  • My paraphrased version of his reasons why we need to be discerning are as follows: —  adrianwarnock.com
  • His condescending comments regarding the two women he has faced in this election have not gone unnoticed by discerning, analytical females. —  ChronWatch - Articles
 

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