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The phrase "can be made out" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that something is discernible or recognizable, often in a context where visibility or clarity is limited.
Example: "Despite the fog, the outline of the building can be made out in the distance."
Alternatives: "can be distinguished" or "can be perceived."
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Ancient sculpture can be made out in the shadow.
And often something can be made out of almost nothing.
Three leafless trees can be made out, only just.
But what can be made out is exceptional.
Checks can be made out to: "Stanford Women's Ultimate" Contact the team for a mailing address!
Her pedestal is barely visible, and none of her features can be made out in detail.
Words that can be made out: "Uranium," "white phosphorous," and "Iraq".
Very little is known about any of them, and few features can be made out on the planet's surface.
By the light of a single candle can be made out her sharpened features and gaping toothless mouth.
The images, to the degree that they can be made out, at first appear to be black and white.
Each individual stone can be made out on a pyramid that must be half a mile from the camera.
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