as in discriminating
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Their suit argues the ban violates the commerce clause of the Constitution by discriminating against out-of-state businesses to protect local agriculture.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026 -
The American Library Association believes publishers are discriminating against libraries, Wendorf said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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Lilium Jet Lilium focuses on regional air mobility rather than short-hop urban routes, differentiating itself from most air taxi competitors.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Dec. 2025
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Either way, each realizes the route to victory means differentiating herself from the other.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2025
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But knowing the difference between a pot and a planter can help plan your garden and care for both indoor and outdoor plants.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
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Plumbers say most of these incidents are preventable with basic preparation and knowing how to respond quickly.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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How many American adults understand the value of discerning the reliability of a post that’s gone viral?—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab offers a good primer on discerning video fakes.—
James Warren,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The key to making the right decision is understanding all your options beforehand.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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His perspective positions the next wave of transformation not around deeper analysis, but around autonomous action, systems capable of understanding situations, deciding optimal responses, and executing those responses in real time.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Contradistinguishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradistinguishing. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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