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difference

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




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The difference is key, and vital, says Lyubomirsky, to our happiness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Its director, Dr Mwamba Kazadi, described the recoveries as a victory worth celebrating, adding that early detection and strong care make a difference.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“That survival difference is pretty astonishing,” said Dr. Molly Blau, a radiation oncologist at Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle who wasn’t involved in the study.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Another difference: The current demand environment is powered by a persistent growth engine, ongoing data-center construction.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Saving precious daylight hours could mean the difference between harvesting the food before the first frost or not, and having enough nourishment for the winter or not.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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