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distinctive

[dih-stingk-tiv] / dɪˈstɪŋk tɪv /


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Its earnings are likely to stay robust as Nomura sees tailwinds for the pharmaceutical company’s distinctive high-quality, affordable products from growth in the dermocosmetics market and consumers trading down in response to inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Justin Scully, National Trust General Manager for Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal and Brimham Rocks, said the findings establish a direct connection between Brimham Rocks and the Devil's Arrows, linking two distinctive Yorkshire landscapes.

From Science Daily Sep. 9, 2026

Lake said investing both time and funds into making live experiences as distinctive as possible for fans is essential in today’s world of EDM.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

The foundation has provided identifying details to authorities, including distinctive snake-shaped rings and pendants worn by many pilgrims.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

Under the microscope, streptococci bacteria have a distinctive beads-on-a-string appearance.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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