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Interface differences aside, the Approach J1 appears to be fundamentally quite similar to the Approach S44, which was released a year earlier in January 2025.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026 -
But that’s largely attributed to the singular genius of coach Bill Belichick, who is famous for his ability to adapt his game plan and players to difference situations each week.—
Carlos Monarrez,
Detroit Free Press,
2 Mar. 2018
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Studios are smaller, operations are simpler, and the concept is differentiated enough to cut through the noise.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Just last week, Carolyn differentiated herself in the Kennedy compound by insisting that her job gave her a sense of purpose.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Chamberlain rejected concerns that the systems discriminate against communities of color.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Opponents said the bill would usurp the ability of local governments to approve and fund policies that their citizens want and would create a new path to discriminate and silence minorities.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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Midway through my massage, the boat unmoored itself and set sail—setting off an initially alarming vibrating bed and whirring engine noise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Hezbollah fired missiles deep into Israel, setting off air raid sirens in central Israel and its commercial hub Tel Aviv, as interception blasts sounded as far as Jerusalem.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lovingly restored, the home retains its original character and structure, layered with Grosfeld’s discerning eye for color, pattern, and history.—
John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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And, best of all, each of the four scratch different itches for discerning ice cream fans.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Contradistinguish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradistinguish. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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