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While every call is different, there are many things that remains the same, including the camaraderie and community and difference their work is making.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026 -
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
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That feature may help differentiate it from some competitors in the category, including brands that market themselves as premium but quietly source from overseas.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Given the artistry, the texture has intentional crumpling, something that differentiates it from the rest.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
13 May 2026
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The Justice Department said in the letter that Yale violated the law by intentionally discriminating based on race in its admissions.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The Justice Department on Thursday accused Yale School of Medicine of discriminating based on race in its admissions, by favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over White and Asian ones.—
Susan Svrluga,
Washington Post,
14 May 2026
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In a video about an erratic Uber driver, a recognizable dynamic—awkward small talk, impatience to set off—escalates into a life-threatening one.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Her threatening remarks set off a criminal investigation and national security concerns.—
Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The basement spa is a favorite among discerning locals, especially its facials.—
Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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What was once purely functional, is now a small detail that carries weight for those with a discerning eye.—
Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
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“Contradistinguish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradistinguish. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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