Example sentences of "[adv] distinguished from [noun] by " in BNC.
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1 | Tree shrews are , however , easily distinguished from squirrels by their long , pointed noses . |
2 | Parties are usually distinguished from groups by their intention to seek control of the main offices of government . |
3 | For example , ( 43 ) is matched by ( 45 ) , not ( 44 ) : ( 43 ) frogs croak ( 44 ) croak frogs ( 45 ) croaking frogs Adjectives in English are also distinguished from verbs by the separate peculiarity ( already implied ) that in assignment they must be accompanied by a form of be which carries tense , and which more importantly helps to mark the relation . |
4 | Dolomite is often distinguished from calcite by its failure to stain with solutions which react with calcite ( see below ) . |
5 | Duck plain brown with three pale spots on face , one behind and two in front of eye , readily distinguished from scoters by small size and short bill , and from immature Long-tailed Duck ( p. 65 ) by much less white on belly . |