make distinction

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In some cases the resemblance of different species is so close that only one other expedient will make distinction possible, namely, a knowledge of the region from which the wood has come.

From Wood and Forest by Noyes, William

It is worthy of remark here that even young Hindoo girls, in the exercise of their immature discretion, make distinction between the gods in the choice of their husbands.

From The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal by Bose, Shib Chunder

Your pestilence is a quicker remedy, but it has not the grace to make distinction; it huddles up honest men and rogues together.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 by Scott, Walter, Sir

However, we may fairly make distinction between the Bible as an original work and the Bible as a work of English literature.

From Study of the King James Bible by McAfee, Cleland Boyd

Mistress Blanche, if she can hear and make distinction betwixt all these at the self-same moment, then is she no woman like to you.

From Clare Avery A Story of the Spanish Armada by Holt, Emily Sarah