distinguish
verb (used with object)
to mark off as different (often followed by from orby ).
was distinguishing
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past progressiveof distinguish.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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One of the biggest challenges for the candidates was distinguishing themselves from the others, particularly because of the standard, narrow responsibilities of the office.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 21, 2022
Ross Levin, a certified financial planner and founder of Accredited Investors Wealth Management in Minneapolis, said he believed that one of the biggest challenges facing investors was distinguishing between risk tolerance and risk capacity.
From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2022
Emily Horne, spokesperson for the National Security Council, posted a tweet emphasizing that Mr. Biden was distinguishing between military and non-military actions such as a cyberattack or an intelligence operation.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 21, 2022
But Rhodes was distinguishing between Likud—Israel’s leading conservative party—and the diversity of Israel as a whole.
From Slate ● Feb. 25, 2021
Also, Mark had been admitted to the Monday evening gatherings, and was distinguishing himself there by his skill in reading and writing.
From Ester Ried Yet Speaking by Pansy
