tell apart
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Many are what scientists call cryptic species, meaning they are visually almost impossible to tell apart.
From Science Daily • Jan. 29, 2026
This helps vendors when related species are difficult to tell apart and is expected to reduce mislabelling.
From Salon • Oct. 29, 2024
Side by side, Gonzalez said the two widows are fairly easy to tell apart — at least when it comes to adult females.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024
Both of Oswald’s guns had a story to tell apart from their role in the tragedy of Nov. 22, 1963.
From Slate • Nov. 22, 2023
I’m just one more happy, shouting voice, we’re like waves in the ocean, one on top of the other, impossible to tell apart.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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