conflicted

Example Sentences

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“Due to current regulatory gaps, many financial professionals are free to offer biased or conflicted advice, putting commissions or other compensation above the investor’s best interests.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Stokes is the most secure, though he and McCullum appeared conflicted in their messaging at times in Australia.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 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

Countries that were conflicted, divided or neutral suddenly found themselves on the same side as Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

"When I first met them, I also doubted their sanctity. And now, I am more conflicted than ever."

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz