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difference

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




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Total income slipped to 21.79 billion kroner from 21.91 billion kroner, on softer net interest income—the difference between what banks earn on loans and what they pay out on client deposits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

But he believes there are solutions and said: "Improving habitat and helping fish move more freely can make a real difference over time."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Zar took issue with those findings, saying access to water often made the difference for homes that were saved and those that were lost.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Birken said you can synthesize the information you need down to a few lines that articulate your steps for making up the difference between what you have and what you spend.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

What difference does it make if it’s now or later?

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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