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disparity

[dih-spar-i-tee] / dɪˈspær ɪ ti /


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In television interviews, Paxton has noted this disparity and appealed to donors for help.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

Correcting this disparity, they estimated, would require insurers to hold roughly $4.5 billion more capital each year.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

The disparity between India, Australia, England and the rest in terms of finances makes it understandable to see why those other boards would want to host Test cricket at such a big financial loss.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Perhaps no one is entirely consistent, but with Jefferson the disparity could be jarring.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

As I began to play against nationally ranked players at various tournaments and camps, I realized that the disparity between my potential and theirs was glaring.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

Despite these disparities, Hispanic populations remain underrepresented in Alzheimer's research.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

Communities of color may be particularly affected because of longstanding disparities in homeownership and wealth.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

The median age of a European was 44.9 in 2025, and there are major disparities between EU countries.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

Gov. Shin expressed cautious optimism on growth due to an artificial-intelligence boom, but noted risks of sectoral disparities.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

While the rest of the country has fitfully cut back welfare and continues to debate class disparities and the barriers to mobility, Whitiker has quietly traversed several classes in a single lifetime.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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