conflicted

Example Sentences

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Albert’s role as the outgoing governor is a sly send-up of political animals, his barely concealed ambition masked by charisma, with just enough sincerity and genuine affection for Ella to make him conflicted.

From Los Angeles Times

But the County Council was conflicted on that proposal and so it delayed a vote and moved on to the rest of its agenda.

From Seattle Times

Some felt conflicted between their view that no one is above the law, while wondering if this particular case will be worth the chaos for the country, especially when there may be other, bigger targets.

From New York Times

Glossip’s attorneys suggest other details from witness statements that conflicted with the state’s evidence also was never disclosed to them.

From Seattle Times

Eric Lewis, a lawyer for Mr. Diyab, said in an email, “She was clearly very conflicted and felt great empathy for the detainees and how they were being treated.”

From New York Times