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

Numerous lawsuits are making their way through the courts, although the judiciary hasn’t settled on a single conclusion about where the line stands distinguishing “fair use” from copyright infringement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

A distinguishing feature is that on each hand, the possum's fourth finger is twice the length of other digits, which scientists say help it dig out wood-boring insect larvae, it's main source of food.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

An intense stubbornness seemed to be his distinguishing feature.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady