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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 -
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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This helps differentiate it from the CX-50 while offering an option that sits between that smaller model and the larger CX-70.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 July 2025
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For now, Samsung is leaning on hardware upgrades and AI to differentiate its phones from the growing competition.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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Montcalm denies discriminating against students with disabilities in its use of restraint and seclusion but agreed to the settlement to avoid any further proceedings.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
4 July 2025
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According to court documents, an order of dismissal was filed Monday in the lawsuit, which argued the district was discriminating against Black students by taking away magnet transportation, further eliminating their chances of attending the district's top-performing schools.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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That month was when scientists reported that the earth’s temperature had suddenly begun not just to climb but to spike—the days around the solstice were the hottest ever measured, setting off a run of record-smashing heat that continues to this day.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
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With personal tutor Bjorn (Michael Cera) in tow, the trio set off on a globetrotting adventure to achieve Korda's epic mission.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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With moon light and a carbide light, Tobe could discern the eyes of several gators.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Sammarco said the coroner's office is asking for the public's help in identifying the man and reaching his family because investigators' efforts to discern his identity have so far proved unsuccessful.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Contradistinguish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradistinguish. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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