distinction
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"Each and every attack must comply with international humanitarian law fundamental principles of distinction, proportionality and precautions to protect civilians," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
The specimen had even earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records, but scientists now say that distinction was based on a misinterpretation.
From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026
Yet this distinction is often lost in debates and viral sound bites on social media.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Kagan, joined by Sotomayor, wrote a brief concurrence arguing that this distinction was not academic, because content-based speech restrictions are not subject to quite as “rigorous” review.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
This distinction played havoc with congressional debate by creating doubt that the temporary location, once chosen, would ever be abandoned.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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