fine distinction
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Revilers of Epstein’s pals draw a fine distinction between those who continued to associate with him after the ’08 conviction and those who didn’t.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026
The U.S. does allow for some explicit materials to be restricted from minors, but it’s a fine distinction that can require the courts to define, Greene said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2021
Barr made a fine distinction: he said he was responding to media reports that members of Mueller’s team had expressed frustration about the summary, as opposed to Mueller himself.
From The Guardian ● May 1, 2019
That seemingly fine distinction is actually a good clue about how these apparent inconsistencies resolve.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2012
“Have you always been that way?” asked Milo impatiently, for he felt that that was a needlessly fine distinction.
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
