distinction

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Kagan, joined by Sotomayor, wrote a brief concurrence arguing that this distinction was not academic, because content-based speech restrictions are not subject to quite as “rigorous” review.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

“It is trading scarcity, and that distinction changes everything.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 29, 2026

Otherwise, the main distinction is presenting these chapters from the viewpoints of two of the Bible’s most famous women.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

"What has been offered is an 'overarching review', not a statutory public inquiry. That distinction matters," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

One can very quickly cease to attempt this distinction, and, what is worse, one usually ceases to attempt it without realizing that one has done so.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin