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difference

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




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The way he sees the math, waiting until 70 is still the smarter choice for most people, because even if the difference is smaller in dollar amounts, it’s still significant.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

There’s also a big gap in the so-called Fed Model, which tracks the difference between the S&P 500’s forward earnings yields and benchmark 10-year Treasuries.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

While big tech’s borrowing binge has raised comparisons to previous credit booms that went bust, a key difference is that many of the companies now involved are hugely profitable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Korda's extra height to her approach shots provided a key benefit but her composure to repeatedly get up and down proved the difference.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

"When you get right down to it, I suppose there's not much difference between eating a pig and eating a guinea pig," he said, holding out his hand to the dragon.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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