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inconsistent

[in-kuhn-sis-tuhnt] / ˌɪn kənˈsɪs tənt /


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Those concerns ranged from a poor disciplinary record and difficulties defending set-pieces to lapses in concentration, inconsistent finishing and, ultimately, inconsistent results.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

Riggs said the Teamsters’ safety argument is weakened by the inconsistent safety record of human truck drivers, who have fallen asleep at the wheel or driven while distracted or otherwise impaired.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

"Because some of the communication from Fed Chair Warsh has been cryptic, and sometimes inconsistent."

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

However, after my father passed away, that support has been inconsistent — sometimes substantial and other times essentially nonexistent, without much explanation.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

Yet it’s always struck me how inconsistent these various authors have been in their use of large numbers.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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