be consistent

Example Sentences

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“That would be consistent with Brent crude prices reaching an all-time nominal peak, and could require more disorderly and economically damaging cuts to oil demand,” Hussain adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Some in October's meetings believed this to be the best solution, as it would be consistent with the law.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

“The labor market is softening, wage growth is already below the pace that would be consistent with 2% inflation, and inflation expectations are well anchored.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

“Do something that makes a change that you really feel you can be consistent with,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

The fossil evidence could be consistent with the idea of a Great Designer; perhaps some species are destroyed when the Designer becomes dissatisfied with them, and new experiments are attempted on an improved design.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan