distinction
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Rich Swann, who has been attending games for more than 30 years, draws a distinction between the regular-season and post-season vibe.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
This is a subtle distinction, but a distinction Burnham's allies do point to – to again seek to emphasise he is not trigger happy, he is not seeking to get ahead of himself.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The first purpose is to keep the audience laser-focused on the differences between love and romance, leading them to believe that observing the distinction is their own doing, not something Barker goaded them into.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Some experts suggested the distinction between voluntary and mandatory sharing of their cutting-edge technology may be crucial.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
We normally distinguish between inventions and discoveries, but the distinction was slow to establish itself and is even now clearer in our use of ‘invention’ than of ‘discovery’.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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