distinguish

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Understanding that dynamic helps explain why it is essential to distinguish the present dispute from cases in which courts are being asked to intervene to protect democratic participation.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

But it’s critical to distinguish between weaker firms and established operators with disciplined processes.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Under international humanitarian law, all parties to a conflict must distinguish between civilian objects and military objectives.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

However, it does not yet distinguish which type of early plate behavior was dominant.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Glancing at the bookcases, I thought I could distinguish the two volumes of Bewick’s British Birds occupying their old place on the third shelf, and Gulliver’s Travels and the Arabian Nights ranged just above.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë