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distinction

[dih-stingk-shuhn] / dɪˈstɪŋk ʃən /




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But ending the analysis there overlooks a crucial distinction, researchers say: the possibility that the association actually is between the neurodevelopmental disorders and depression, not the medication.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Bernstein, who served as chair of former President Joe Biden’s Council of Economic Advisers, said the importance of that distinction became apparent to him during the pandemic.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Nevertheless, many states don’t buy that this distinction matters, especially when it comes to things like sports predictions.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

That distinction suggests Menin likely affects aging through several interconnected biological pathways, not just D-serine production alone.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

The greatest American scientist, the most deft diplomat, the most accomplished prose stylist, the sharpest wit, Franklin defied all the categories by inhabiting them all with such distinction and nonchalant grace.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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