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difference

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




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"People have always wanted the best for their kids, but the cost of having children is increasing - food costs more, clothes cost more – so absolutely the economy makes a difference."

From BBC • May 27, 2026

That difference shows up clearly when comparing the pre-inflation backdrops.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

My partner recently had the same series of illnesses and we rushed to the hospital in an ambulance; a few hours difference and his outcome might have been as dire.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

The observations revealed a striking difference between morning and evening conditions.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Both false alarms and true warnings will be improved by knowing the difference between a bad day on the mountain and a positive signal that a volcano is on the brink of eruption.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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