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

She told the committee she had differed from Ms Truss, when she was prime minister, over the need to reach a free trade agreement with India by Diwali.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2022

More recently, Mr. Erdogan has sought to improve ties with Middle Eastern countries that his government had differed with on the Arab Spring and other issues, including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2022

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