be consistent

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“We expect the data to be consistent with an economy that was gaining traction,” ASB says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The guardrails also have to be consistent with the government’s values and restrictions, he added.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

"You have to refocus and be consistent in your preparation, be prepared as if it was the final, but we always prepare like every game's the final," said Bellamy.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

String theories, however, have a bigger problem: they seem to be consistent only if space-time has either ten or twenty- six dimensions, instead of the usual four!

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking