difference

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It’s the difference between building a steel mill, and betting on whether or not a steel mill gets built.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Even assuming both inheritances go up in value over time, the difference between your assets and your husband’s assets makes this agreement worth it for you; it works in your favor, on paper at least.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

However, Mercedes believe that the safety car effectively made no difference, that Antonelli would have won anyway.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The difference in the default rate between the high-yield bond and leveraged-loan markets has narrowed in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

A part of me is like, Perfect, done, but another part recalls the difference between helping and just doing it for someone.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz