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as in to disagree
to have a different opinion
after much arguing, we simply have agreed to differ about the issue
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Recent Examples of differ
Read Article > As leaders scramble to assign blame for Donald Trump’s decisive win on Tuesday, this round of post-election finger-pointing differs markedly from recent cycles.
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Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
For example, feedback from one person in Maine differed greatly from a family in humid Louisiana.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Opinions expressed in this material may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed, or actions taken, by Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates, or their respective officers, directors, or employees.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
Events happen, minds change, and so the results differ from what polling implied.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
For example, feedback from one person in Maine differed greatly from a family in humid Louisiana.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Opinions expressed in this material may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed, or actions taken, by Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates, or their respective officers, directors, or employees.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
Events happen, minds change, and so the results differ from what polling implied.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
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The cautious messaging greatly contrasts the response to his first term, signaling a shift in Silicon Valley.Theara Coleman, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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The bag, available in light or dark indigo, has contrasting vegan leather handles and a detachable crossbody strap.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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During public comment, resident Ralph Hernandez, a retired police officer, disagreed with the proposal, claiming that officers would face fatigue working beyond their regular shift.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Employees and executives disagree on the importance of AI, according to a survey of over 17,000 desk workers worldwide conducted by Slack.Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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That region of the Earth’s atmosphere called the ionosphere can contain varying levels of free electrons that, when highly concentrated, can slow down GPS signals traveling between satellites and device receivers.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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The condition of Bay Area roads varies widely by jurisdiction, according to a recent report by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the regional transportation agency for the nine counties.Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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