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"Differentiate" is a verb and this verb takes a direct object. There are two common constructions:

differentiate Dupont from Dupond... (direct object and "from" prepositional phrase)

differentiate the twins (plural direct object)

It would not be possible to replace that direct object with a PP headed by "in".

It would be possible to say

differentiate between the twins.

"Differentiate" is a verb and this verb takes a direct object. There are two common constructions:

differentiate Dupont from Dupond... (direct object and "from" prepositional phrase)

differentiate the twins (plural direct object)

It would not be possible to replace that direct object with a PP headed by "in".

"Differentiate" is a verb and this verb takes a direct object. There are two common constructions:

differentiate Dupont from Dupond... (direct object and "from" prepositional phrase)

differentiate the twins (plural direct object)

It would not be possible to replace that direct object with a PP headed by "in".

It would be possible to say

differentiate between the twins.

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James K
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  • 488

"Differentiate" is a verb and this verb takes a direct object. There are two common constructions:

differentiate Dupont from Dupond... (direct object and "from" prepositional phrase)

differentiate the twins (plural direct object)

It would not be possible to replace that direct object with a PP headed by "in".