as in differentiates
to understand or point out the difference in
those philistines who seemingly cannot secern artistic depiction of the nude from blatant pornography
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Some Chinese analysts argue that not providing security guarantees to partners represents a calculated approach from Beijing that differentiates it from the US.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026 -
Management said its leadership with these cloud computing providers differentiates it from other cyber companies.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Set in soggy coastal England, Broadchurch distinguishes itself from many similar series through the titular community’s witty cast of characters.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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Merz Therapeutics, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, distinguishes itself through scientific expertise, manufacturing excellence, and a strong commitment to education and sustainability.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Secerns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secerns. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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