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differ

[dif-er] / ˈdɪf ər /




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Whenever the public returns to economic activity differ from the private returns, governments should act to resolve this gap.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

These real terms price rises differ sharply across the festivals, we have found.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

During that period, urinary 8-OHdG levels did not differ significantly between the melatonin and placebo groups.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

The Sheriff’s Office warned that visitors on the trails should prepare for conditions that can differ significantly between high and low elevations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Sean and I have a lot in common—we love graphic novels, Stephen King, the Celtics; we both have jet-black hair; neither of us has a dad—but we differ in some ways too.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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