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distinction

[dih-stingk-shuhn] / dɪˈstɪŋk ʃən /




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The study highlights an important distinction between human and artificial intelligence.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Critics say the distinction is difficult to sustain when the account belongs to a head of state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Ryan said that distinction between disability and difficulty could be crucial to access support when a young person left school.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

These are usually popularity contests, and those whose photographs are included have paid for that distinction.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

She knew he agreed there was a distinction between no more monsters and no free monsters, but she didn’t know if he would believe there was a loose monster that needed to be hunted down.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi




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