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However, thousands of years of genetic isolation have made the island pine a distinct subspecies, according to the National Park Service.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"Ilaiyaraaja's arrival was a watershed moment. It was an intervention by a person from an entirely different social and aesthetic background who had imbued a distinct aural soundscape," says TM Krishna, a celebrated Carnatic musician.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Waiting for an IPO base to form offers a distinct timing advantage for investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

In Britain, each of the five mini-major parties visible on this week’s electoral map has a distinct geographical and cultural identity.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

My voice was a little too loud and there was a distinct quaver in it, so I tried again.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson