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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
The film now has a cumulative total of $76.3 million in the Middle Kingdom, a number that slightly differs from the $74.8 million figure reported by Comscore.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Exactly how Trump’s new policies could impact enrollment trends is unclear, and the president-elect has yet to articulate specific details about how the immigration policy of his second term may differ from the first.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Keep in mind natural elements can still irritate the skin, and the application methods for each herbal treatment may differ.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
The company denies those claims, and Inman said Moxy's ownership group differs from The Trade's owners.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Exactly how Trump’s new policies could impact enrollment trends is unclear, and the president-elect has yet to articulate specific details about how the immigration policy of his second term may differ from the first.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Keep in mind natural elements can still irritate the skin, and the application methods for each herbal treatment may differ.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
The company denies those claims, and Inman said Moxy's ownership group differs from The Trade's owners.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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Her pieces lovely contrast the earthy greens and browns I’m typically drawn to in my paintings and throughout my home.India Roby, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Nick Dimbleby, courtesy of Morgan Motor Company For the leather upholstery, the array of options includes contrasting piping and stitching, as well as pleating and quilting.Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Exclusions for patients under the age of 22 and maternity-related care were built in, said the blurb, and professionals who disagreed with a denial could appeal through a standard process.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Musk’s attorneys argue that the pay plan is a reflection of what the executive is worth, but McCormick disagrees.Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Technology has connected people of varying cultures and backgrounds, often from opposite ends of the globe.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bill Clinton’s orbit was full of longtime friends of varying talents who never let the Hope, Ark., native forget his roots.Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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