conflicted

Example Sentences

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I feel genuinely conflicted and would appreciate you poking holes in my reasoning.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

As these plants became common, the EPA was conflicted on whether they are subject to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

On the substantive side, Kagan emphasized how the majority’s endorsement of parental rights claims under the due process clause conflicted with its increased resistance to using the clause to protect unenumerated rights.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

However, the Loch Lomond park authority board ruled that the updated scheme still conflicted with both regional and national environmental policies, and unanimously rejected back the plan.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Bobby was conflicted about his intense desire for privacy, and his need—from his earliest days of childhood—for attention.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady