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Dual vs. duel

Dual = (1) composed of two usually like or complementary parts, (2) double, or (3) having a double character or purpose. Duel = (1) a prearranged combat between two people, or (2) a struggle for domination between two individuals, groups, or ideas.

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Sight vs. site

Site: where something is located. Sight: something seen or worth seeing.

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Bait vs. bate

In modern English, bate appears almost exclusively in the phrase bated breath.

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Axel vs. axle

An axel is a figure skating move. An axle is a shaft connecting two wheels.