distinguishing

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The only distinguishing features were a few hurried strips of grilled chicken and a light dusting of Tony Chachere’s — not stirred into the sauce, mind you, but sprinkled on top, like an afterthought.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Pangram boasts that its tool is far better than other AI detectors at distinguishing human from AI text.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Only service dogs wearing distinguishing markers are allowed at the park.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Law 19.8 now clearly defines overthrows as intentional throws at the stumps, distinguishing them from ordinary misfields, which are not counted as overthrows.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Bullhead’s distinguishing civic feature is the Mohave Valley Highway, four lanes of asphalt lined with gas stations and fast-food franchises, chiropractors and video shops, auto-parts outlets and tourist traps.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer