Example Sentences

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“You’re infatuated with your grief. You think you’ve finally found something that will distinguish you.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“We view this quarter as a runway for the winners, where strong execution and positive guidance will distinguish the winners from the laggards,” he said.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

By contrast today I find myself stupor-scrolling through billions of dollars of entertainment on our Apple TV, unable to determine what will distinguish itself as being interesting to watch.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024

He said the unique facts of the Heidemanns’ case — including language in their divorce settlement requiring the embryos to remain in storage “pending a court order” — will distinguish it from future disputes.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

Should another wear one similar, you will distinguish Miss Percy by a peculiar elegance of air and motion.

From Discipline by Brunton, Mary