distinguished
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She distinguished herself writing episodes of weird, atmospheric series including Netflix’s “Brand New Cherry Flavor,” a nightmarish exploration of witchcraft and filmmaking in 1990s L.A., and “Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities,” also for Netflix.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
The phases can also be distinguished by differences in atmospheric pressure.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
But “Mudtown” is also distinguished by the uncommon amount of deviant psychology at play among the characters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Not because Mullin, a wealthy plumbing baron from Oklahoma who’s served in Washington since 2013, has a distinguished legislative record.
From Slate • Mar. 7, 2026
Each window is distinguished from the others by a sign that hangs below its counter with the word “Window” and a number between one and five.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
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