Here we have the essential distinction between truth and pravda.
Terrorism eradicates the distinction, so essential in international relations, between the state and the individual.
By this more than any other evidence, he knew that Hashi made no essential distinction between truth and lies.
Here's the essential distinction: Selling ideas is a fundamentally different business than having ideas.
There were also essential distinctions to be made between Nicky and Noel.
Some developed quite audacious ways of emphasising this essential distinction.
Legal scholars and historians of the Colonial period emphasize this essential distinction.
The essential distinction between high school and college prep has to do with the primary goal.
One can and should vindicate important social interests without destroying essential historical distinctions.
Remember: there's an essential distinction between us and the suicide bombers.