differ
verb (used without object)
to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities (often followed byfrom ).
had differed
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past perfectof differ.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Odermatt, the reigning Olympic giant slalom champion who is fancied to add to his medal haul in Bormio, said training had differed from Wednesday's first run.
From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026
Witnesses had differed on the lane where the boys were struck and how many impacts occurred.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2024
In her book, “With All Due Respect,” Haley describes a meeting with Tillerson and Kelly, both of whom had differed with Trump on pulling out of the Paris climate accords and other decisions.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 10, 2019
Mr Hague told MPs earlier this month that the Indian government's campaign had "differed from the approach recommended", partly because there had been no "helicopter-borne element".
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2014
I cited many occasions when the ANC and the CP had differed on policy and the ANC had prevailed, but this did not seem to impress them.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
