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“Explicit” vs. “Implicit”: What’s The Difference?

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  1. dark teal text on light teal background: "council vs. counsel"
    “Council” vs. “Counsel”: Get Guidance On The Difference

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  2. A doctor examining a child patient's mouth with parent sitting on the side, green filter.
    “Prognosis” vs. “Diagnosis”: What’s The Difference?

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  4. image of killdeer bird in its nest with eggs, in a blue filter.
    Was That A Peep Or “Pi-pit”? 13 Birds That Sing Their Own Name

    Nature

  5. a pot of stew on a dining table, blue filter.
    “Stew” vs. “Soup”: Simmer On The Differences Between Them

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    How To Spell W And Other Letters Of The Alphabet

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  1. list of initials of US political figures on green background:" RFK, LBJ, MLK, RBG, AOC"
    From FDR To KBJ: An Abbreviated History Of Political Initials

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  2. family of three (mom, daughter, and dad) lying on their bellies and smiling at the camera, blue filter.
    “Maternal” vs. “Paternal”: What’s The Difference?

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    Try To Wrap Your Mind Around 10 Terms That Circle Around The Multiverse

    Pop Culture

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“Venom” vs. “Poison”: Which One Is More Harmful To You?

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    Wow Yourself With 17 Words With “Word” In Them

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    From Trainee To Bias: The Big 16 K-Pop Slang Terms To Know

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    “Bull Market” vs. “Bear Market”: What Do These Financial Terms Mean For Your Wallet?

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