United States and Canada: The phrase "different than" is notably more frequent in the United States (17.48) and Canada (13.06) compared to other dialects. This preference may indicate a North American tendency to use "different than" in contexts where comparison or contrast is implied, perhaps influenced by American English's flexibility and acceptance of such variations in informal speech. Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand: In these dialects, "different to" is significantly more common, with Great Britain (16.24), Ireland (14.14), Australia (22.70), and New Zealand (16.55) showing high frequencies. This suggests a regional preference in British and Australasian English for "different to," which aligns with traditional grammatical rules in British English that favor this construction over "different than." India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh: The phrase "different from" is predominantly used in these South Asian countries, with India (41.70), Sri Lanka (30.83), Pakistan (37.05), and Bangladesh (29.40) showing high frequencies. This reflects a strong adherence to British English norms, likely due to the historical influence of British colonial rule, which has left a lasting impact on the English used in these regions. Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, and Hong Kong: These countries show a preference for "different from," with Singapore (46.61), Malaysia (39.33), Philippines (38.04), and Hong Kong (45.22) displaying high usage. This pattern indicates an alignment with standard British English, which is commonly taught and used in these multilingual societies, often as a lingua franca. South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Jamaica: In these countries, "different from" is again the most frequent phrase, with South Africa (25.59), Nigeria (39.96), Ghana (32.01), Kenya (27.03), Tanzania (27.33), and Jamaica (28.86) showing substantial use. This prevalence suggests a continued influence of British English, especially in former colonies where British English remains a standard in education and formal communication.