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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

"Had it been 0-0 throughout the first half, I think you might have seen a slight difference in Arsenal, but once you get that goal naturally you just slightly slip into protection mode," Upson said.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The biggest difference between subprime mortgages and private credit is “originate-to-distribute” model.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

The Western tradition even developed distinct vocabulary for the difference between being swept along by a persuasive voice and having genuinely good reasons to believe it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Imogene told him it didn’t make any difference because the password that day was softball.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson




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