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difference

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




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Environmental advocates, who have pushed for the change for years, said the new requirements will make a major difference in addressing water pollution.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

MarketWatch Picks: ‘A huge difference in potential earnings.’

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

The difference is that the Obamas appear to like each other and, especially in the early years of his presidency, had palpable chemistry that induced romantic fantasies.

From Salon Jul. 29, 2026

"The difference in 2026 is that patients like me receive a more personalised treatment that target their cancer – that can make a significant difference," Lynette said.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Hubler had the same nit-picking argument with Deutsche Bank, with a difference.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

When the train takes off, the students make these personality differences known.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

When it comes to relatability and authenticity, perhaps no better example of the differences between the two men can be seen in their marriages.

From Salon Jul. 29, 2026

Usyk pointed to his head and to his heart—and said the differences were there, the people familiar with the meeting said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

He says the theory offers "one of the best explanations" for the differences in how people seek support and connection with others.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

‘Even if two activities are alike social constructions,’ he writes, ‘if you want to take the measure of either, it is the differences you must keep in mind.’

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

When you are dead, and stand to me Not differenced, as now, But like again, will you be cold As when we lived, or how?

From Washington Post Jan. 27, 2016

If a second map of the exact same area is acquired when there is no snow, the two surfaces can be differenced to produce a snow depth map.

From Scientific American Apr. 10, 2012

"David is a point of differenced player and we are looking forward to him making an impact at the breakdown," the Australia forwards coach, Jim Williams, said.

From The Guardian Jul. 23, 2010

The echo of the Karstark sunburst was there for those who cared to look, but differenced to make the arms appropriate for House Thenn.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

Prince John of Eltham, as I have already shown, and after him the Hollands, Dukes of Exeter, differenced England with a Bordure of France: No. 24.

From The Handbook to English Heraldry by Utting, R. B.

By differencing the NH and SH they magnify the effect. 

From New York Times Sep. 22, 2010

Sir Edmund Mauley in the 14th century is found differencing the black bend of his elder brother by charging it with three wyvers of silver.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various

In the Royal Heraldry of our own times the Bordure is not used as a Royal Difference; but its use is retained in Scotland for differencing Shields of less exalted rank.

From The Handbook to English Heraldry by Utting, R. B.

These Dukes bore the Royal Arms as used in the reign of George III. and not as altered for Queen Victoria, differencing the accessories as well as the Shield with their labels.

From The Handbook to English Heraldry by Utting, R. B.

An interesting example of early differencing is cited by Sir Harris Nicolas, in his ‘Roll of Carlaverok.’

From The Curiosities of Heraldry by Lower, Mark Antony




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