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distinction

[dih-stingk-shuhn] / dɪˈstɪŋk ʃən /




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Somewhere between the late-stage of the pension era and now, that distinction got lost.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The study highlights an important distinction between human and artificial intelligence.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Ryan said that distinction between disability and difficulty could be crucial to access support when a young person left school.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The distinction is reserved for "exceptional" five-star hotels that meet a dozen criteria, including a prime location, tailor-made service, and "legendary status linked to historical significance or famous guests".

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

In Parsons, the distinction, as we have seen, is quite simple: internal evidence consists of my feelings, which are inside me.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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