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Special teams difference After a penalty-free first period, the Wings had a power play 6:58 into the second period.—
Helene St. James,
Detroit Free Press,
6 Jan. 2023 -
For the days closest to the equinox, the Harvest Moon rise occurs between 30 and 35 minutes difference each day, as opposed to the normal 50 minutes through most of the rest of the year.—
Richard Tribou,
OrlandoSentinel.com,
5 Oct. 2017
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The shoe differentiates itself with a half d’Orsay design that reveals the side of the foot and a curvaceous outline that adds subtle undulation to the silhouette; a stitched band is also featured across the toe.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Other than a window exposing the rear suspension, Ford did barely anything to differentiate the cockpit.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bozell’s likely confirmation will probably pile further pressure on the two countries’ ties, which have plummeted in recent months over US allegations that South Africa discriminates against its white population.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The film's villain, Bruce, is a great white shark with a relentless nature — and the creature doesn't discriminate.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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But instead Lane, then 34, ambushed her — setting off a violent scramble through the residence that left Wilkins unconscious, her fetus cut from her womb.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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New Delhi — Around 20 million people in India’s capital woke up on Wednesday breathing the most polluted air of any major city in the world, a day after celebrations for the Diwali festival, during which revelers typically set off fireworks and firecrackers.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Here’s one auction that the more discerning Raging Bull collectors out there will want to keep an eye on.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Each space has period furniture, original millwork, and all of the luxe amenities discerning travelers expect.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Contradistinguish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradistinguish. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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