at odds
Example Sentences
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One of the earliest readings I encountered was by the theorist David Halperin, who defined “queer” as “whatever is at odds with the normal, the legitimate, the dominant.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
That optimism puts Fed officials somewhat at odds with a string of gloomy economic signals.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
That optimism puts Fed officials somewhat at odds with a string of gloomy economic signals.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Those humble surroundings proved to be at odds with the lofty global reach the team is trying to build.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Their blood and their ways had kept them at odds, and yet for all this, we were happy.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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