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difference

[dif-er-uhns, dif-ruhns] / ˈdɪf ər əns, ˈdɪf rəns /




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Zar took issue with those findings, saying access to water often made the difference for homes that were saved and those that were lost.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Birken said you can synthesize the information you need down to a few lines that articulate your steps for making up the difference between what you have and what you spend.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

The key difference turned out to be a virus living inside the bacterium.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Rather than endure the shame of public scorn — which would still make no material difference to their levels of power— the justices would rather hide their views.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

In reality, Maggie and Kate Fox were fourteen and eleven when the rappings began, certainly old enough to know the difference between right and wrong.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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