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distinction

[dih-stingk-shuhn] / dɪˈstɪŋk ʃən /




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I credit Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band for making that distinction clear.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

But ending the analysis there overlooks a crucial distinction, researchers say: the possibility that the association actually is between the neurodevelopmental disorders and depression, not the medication.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Bernstein, who served as chair of former President Joe Biden’s Council of Economic Advisers, said the importance of that distinction became apparent to him during the pandemic.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

"It is for other people to look into allegations that the women have made, our job is to look at allegations of a duty of care failure. That's the distinction between the two," Dogra responded.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Sure, we’re conscious of one improvement and not conscious of the other, but why should that distinction matter?

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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