tell apart
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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But as with protein, the functional hydration market is getting overrun by smaller brands that can be tough to tell apart.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
Criticism and care aren’t always easy to tell apart, and disillusionment and patriotism aren’t opposites.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
The team also explored whether it is possible to visually tell apart real microplastics from stearate particles.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 29, 2026
This helps vendors when related species are difficult to tell apart and is expected to reduce mislabelling.
From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2024
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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