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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

His latest distinction comes amid a busy year for the star abroad.

From BBC • 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

Included among their ranks were all-black units such as the Harlem Hellfighters and the Eighth Illinois National Guard that fought with extraordinary courage and great distinction.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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