as distinct from

idiom

: rather than : and not
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Abdilahi made the case for recognition, describing Somaliland’s people as distinct from the rest of Somalia, which has been plagued by instability for decades. Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025 However, most bookstores there reopened in 2022, as distinct from Hong Kong (where the Swindon Books Company closed permanently in 2020) and Singapore (where BooksActually shut in 2021). Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025 Engage with regulators early to shape laws that recognize HEIs as distinct from mortgages while still protecting consumers. Aj Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Also, by ensuring that college players can’t pursue long-term or indefinite careers in college football, the rules allegedly distinguish college sports as distinct from minor league sports. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for as distinct from

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“As distinct from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20distinct%20from. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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