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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

It was one of two offshore wind projects in Scotland to be awarded a Contract for Difference, along with the smaller Pentland floating offshore wind farm off Dounreay.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

For a list of the drop-off points across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Dorset, visit the BBC Radio Solent Make a Difference page here.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Difference: She tells me she saw a school bus fall from the sky.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds




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