as in to differentiate
to understand or point out the difference in
the human eye can discriminate between very slight gradations of color
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Abercrombie has also faced criticism, including multiple lawsuits alleging the company discriminated against minorities during the hiring process.
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Ty Roush, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
In the 1970’s the Department of Justice sued Trump’s real estate company for discriminating against renters of color.
—Paola Ramos, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
California civil rights laws prohibit employers from discriminating against its employees based on their national origin, race or ethnicity, according to the Civil Rights Department.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
As of this month, 14 states allow adoption agencies to discriminate based on religious preferences.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Ty Roush, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
In the 1970’s the Department of Justice sued Trump’s real estate company for discriminating against renters of color.
—Paola Ramos, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
California civil rights laws prohibit employers from discriminating against its employees based on their national origin, race or ethnicity, according to the Civil Rights Department.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
As of this month, 14 states allow adoption agencies to discriminate based on religious preferences.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Discriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discriminate. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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