distinction
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That distinction suggests Menin likely affects aging through several interconnected biological pathways, not just D-serine production alone.
From Science Daily • May 24, 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
That distinction became central during the oral argument.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
That distinction is especially relevant in discussions surrounding “The Odyssey,” a mythological epic that has been reimagined across centuries through theater, literature, film and visual art.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
The problem with Hamilton’s distinction, however, was that the putative barrier between personal and political criticism, or private and public behavior, kept getting overwhelmed by real choices.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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