distinguishing

Example Sentences

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“It seems strange to me that the one area where students are having trouble distinguishing themselves is in the classroom.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

While civilian sites can lose their protection if they are used for military purposes, in such cases attacks must adhere to principles of international humanitarian law including distinguishing between combatants and civilians.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The most widespread types interfere with distinguishing between red and green shades.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

He said distinguishing some colors on the palette has been challenging.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

Hume, in distinguishing relations of ideas from matters of fact, is recapitulating the fundamental intellectual conflict which gave rise to the Scientific Revolution.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton