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distinction

[dih-stingk-shuhn] / dɪˈstɪŋk ʃən /




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

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

This is a subtle distinction, but a distinction Burnham's allies do point to – to again seek to emphasise he is not trigger happy, he is not seeking to get ahead of himself.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Critics say the distinction is difficult to sustain when the account belongs to a head of state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Six hotels in France including a venue founded by an American couple joined one of the world's most exclusive clubs on Tuesday as they received the coveted "palace" distinction.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Marco pulls her to him in an emerald embrace, so close that no distinction remains between where his suit ends and her gown begins.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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