Example Sentences

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On debate stages, candidates still draw distinctions with one another, but they also compliment their opponents and highlight areas of agreement.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

"Brain-based biological markers reveal distinctions that current behavioral assessments don't fully capture," noted Dr. Di Martino.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

"Six establishments, six stories, six distinctions enriching this prestigious list," Tourism Minister Serge Papin said during the presentation.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

To be fair to Lord Reid, he made those distinctions at the time but his caveats have been lost in Whitehall lore.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

We easily parse complex distinctions in facial expression.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell