make (any) sense of

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: to understand (something)

We couldn't make (any) sense of the instructions.

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With that in mind, Entertainment Weekly is taking a long, hard look at The Sopranos’ ending to make sense of everything that happened — especially that closing shot. —

Will Harris, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025 Police were still trying to make sense of it all on Wednesday night. —

Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025 Those who study advertising have struggled to make sense of how these crafts—originally designed to usher in a new era of air travel—became the ultimate brand ambassadors. —

April White, JSTOR Daily, 20 Jan. 2025 Caoimhe O’Neill tried to make sense of it all — and bless the Bayern supporter who gifted Olise a pair, only to be told that the midfielder isn’t a fan. —

Phil Hay, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for make (any) sense of

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