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difference

[dif-er-uhns, dif-ruhns] / ˈdɪf ər əns, ˈdɪf rəns /




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Difference in ways still not always appreciated is fiercely celebrated.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Note: Difference between the two projections does not equal the components of change due to rounding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

And she switched professions again to her present career, helping companies with branding and marketing as a partner in the Difference Engine.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

Their work has now earned Halfpenny Farm, near Kintore, a place on the shortlist for the BBC's Make a Difference awards, in the Animal category.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

Difference between Uncle Jack and the rest of’em, though, is he knows he’s crazy.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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