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distinction between
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the distinction between formal and informal language
clear/sharp distinction
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There is often no clear distinction between an allergy and food intolerance.
make/draw a distinction
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The Act makes no distinction between children and adults (=it treats them as if they were the same).
The law draws a distinction between temporary and permanent employees.
distinction
Eliot’s distinction as a poet
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the quality of being excellent and important
Eliot’s distinction as a poet
with distinction
He obtained a law doctorate with distinction.
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a special mark given to a student whose work is excellent
He obtained a law doctorate with distinction.
blur the distinction between something and something
make it less clear
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blur the distinction between something and something
make it less clear
a fine/subtle distinction
Language enables us to make fine distinctions between similar ideas
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small
Language enables us to make fine distinctions between similar ideas
a sharp distinction
The president drew a sharp distinction between his party and the Republican Party.
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very clear
The president drew a sharp distinction between his party and the Republican Party.
Life was hard for the peasants, especially in the conservative south, where class distinctions were pronounced.
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Life was hard for the peasants, especially in the conservative south, where class distinctions were pronounced.
There is a clear distinction between lawful protest and illegal strike action.
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There is a clear distinction between lawful protest and illegal strike action.
Pablo insists that he is Basque, not Spanish - an important distinction.
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Pablo insists that he is Basque, not Spanish - an important distinction. Pablo insists that he is Basque, not Spanish - an important distinction.

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