contradiction

Example Sentences

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To explore this contradiction, researchers analyzed 196 overnight recordings from 44 healthy adults.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Steven J. Lockjaw, a military officer obsessed with Taylor’s revolutionary Perfidia Beverly Hills, overtly embodies this contradiction.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

The contradiction sparked widespread global confusion at the time, with businesses and world leaders calling for clarity.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Jean doesn’t try to explain away the contradiction.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Jack just stared at her, like he did not see the contradiction, like he could not even fathom what it was.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu