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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,
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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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With the global biotechnology industry projected to grow at almost 14% annually through 2030, organizations are embracing innovative strategies to drive growth and differentiate themselves.—
Kristofer Mussar,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Persistence helped Suki through the development stage, but partnerships took it to the next level, differentiating it.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The move comes during a low point in the relationship between the two countries, with Mr. Trump having accused Mr. Ramaphosa’s government of discriminating against South Africa’s white minority and siding with one of America’s enemies, Iran.—
Edward Wong,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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Wielding state power to discriminate against kids is indefensible.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The high-profile deportations quickly set off a legal battle in the U.S.—
Annabelle Hanflig,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2025
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However, smoke from the barbeque made its way inside the home, setting off the smoke detectors.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Contradistinguish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradistinguish. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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