Example Sentences

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Throughout the first season of "The Studio," the series has distinguished itself as delighting in intricate filmmaking by making every single scene into a oner, or a single, continuous take.

From Salon • May 15, 2025

Over the past decade, Mbakam has distinguished herself as a formidable verité-style documentarian; her subjects, Cameroonian women at home and overseas.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2024

"He has distinguished himself time and again as a superstar investor and business builder."

From Reuters • Jul. 28, 2023

In recent years, Hamilton has distinguished himself away from the track, campaigning tirelessly to fight racism and urging others in F1 to speak out more.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2023

Lorraine Daston has distinguished what she calls ‘strange facts’ from ‘plain facts’.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton