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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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The naming even extended to beach and pool towels that my mom would embroider with labels like Sandy Feet, Zinnias, or Golden Hour to help everyone differentiate their towel.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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The actor skillfully plays nine different roles using props, tone, and mannerisms to differentiate the characters, with the compact setting making the action feel all the more intimate.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Section 504 under threat from Texas lawsuit Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits employers and organizations that receive federal funding from discriminating against people with disabilities.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2025
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The case before the court − a challenge to the state's congressional map by non-Black voters − tests the balancing act states must strike, complying with a civil rights law that protects the voting power of a racial minority while not discriminating against other voters.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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Simeone set off sprinting down the line in celebration, but quickly got his emotions back under control, knowing there was a long way still to go in the tie.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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That has set off a frenzy from developers and gambling powerhouses looking to cash in on the highly lucrative opportunity to operate one of the Big Apple’s first-ever casinos.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Contradistinguish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradistinguish. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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