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The phrase "are the difference" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to compare or highlight distinctions between two or more subjects, but it lacks proper context or structure.
Example: "The factors that are the difference between success and failure are often overlooked."
Alternatives: "make the difference" or "represent the difference".
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are the difference
adverb
With a comparative or more and a verb phrase
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Turnovers are the difference.
Their voices are the difference between now and then.
Our headlines and choice of pictures are the difference".
But fees are the difference, and a big one.
And eighty-five thousare vothe are the difference in the fifteen closest House races.
These are not just numbers: they are the difference between millions of people rising out of poverty, and not.
There is no realistic scenario where the oil sands are the difference between success and failure in addressing climate change.
There are those — like Ogilvy's chip-in at the 71st hole at Winged Foot two years ago — that are the difference between losing and winning.
Apostrophes are the difference between feeling you're nuts and feeling your nuts, and that's why we need them, and will continue to do so.
"In comparison to other builders," Mr. Timan said, "the quality of workmanship and materials and choice of options are the difference between night and day.
It's more about the actors: a lot of times they are the difference between whether it's going to be a good or a bad movie.
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