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difference

[dif-er-uhns, dif-ruhns] / ˈdɪf ər əns, ˈdɪf rəns /




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“This vote is going to be decided on the margins, and so I think we could really make the difference that pushes her to the runoff,” Wert said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

She said: "I know it looks weird, but I think it's important for other people to see somebody with a body difference that they've got themselves, because it makes them feel less self-conscious about it."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“That survival difference is pretty astonishing,” said Dr. Molly Blau, a radiation oncologist at Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle who wasn’t involved in the study.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Another difference: The current demand environment is powered by a persistent growth engine, ongoing data-center construction.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Jack’s flailing arms fortunately made up the difference.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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