The class focuses on U.S. English, 'as distinct from' British English. [=the class focuses on U.S. English and not on British English]
a 'distinctly' American phenomenon [=something that happens only in America]
The outline became less and less 'distinct' as the light faded.
(..) even more recently than you have seen me. - Have you? - Yes. Earlier today, I distinctly recall seeing you talking to Lord Stark in his chambers. Was that you under the bed? And not long after that (..)2011 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Wolf and the Lion Season: 1 Episode 5
(..) pretty big day, and you didn't really respond, So I'm just going to tell you. It's my birthday! TADA! No, no, no can't be. I distinctly remember. Your birthday was last year. That's the funny thing about birthdays. They're kind of an annual thing. Mother, I'm turning eighteen. And I wanted to ask, (..)2010 Tangled
(..) - That would take a lot of flooding. - We are on an island, in the middle of the ocean, during a hurricane. A lot of flooding seems like a distinct possibility. It's a gamble, Steven. Say the power fails, ... There's a backup generator. And if that goes? The cell doors will open. (..)2010 Shutter Island