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distinguishing

[dih-sting-gwi-shing] / dɪˈstɪŋ gwɪ ʃɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
distinctive
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Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum has focused on distinguishing between disappearances committed by organized crime and those forced by state agents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But the market may be growing savvier about distinguishing between companies at risk of disruption and those set to benefit from AI.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

You’re kind of distinguishing her from what we now think of as YA, “Young Adult.”

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

In the study, one chelator was able to capture metal ions effectively, but it did so without distinguishing between different types.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

“No. I like to talk about it I still have Dornar left, and it seems that Percy has been distinguishing himself.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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