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disconnect

[dis-kuh-nekt] / ˌdɪs kəˈnɛkt /


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Doyle explained the disconnect by noting that employers are taking more time to make hiring decisions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The Stanford team found that aging-related disruptions in protein synthesis, particularly involving ribosomes, can explain why this disconnect occurs.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

That disconnect between real and predicted levels of consumer sentiment—popularly referred to as the “vibecession”—has puzzled economists since it first emerged during the pandemic.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“There’s a little bit of a disconnect at the moment between the bond market and the equity market,” said Don Calcagni, the chief investment officer at Mercer Advisors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Glancing around, I was aware of the disconnect between Farmer’s world and the world of gift shops with luxury goods, affluent passengers, and the freedom for some to move about the world without restriction.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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