discrepancy

Example Sentences

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“So that’s a discrepancy right there that should be addressed so that companies have a standard to adhere to.”

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

He believes the discrepancy stems from Lilly’s success in the cash pay channel, which is driven by price rather than product differentiation.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Martin said X sold it for £13,000 but told the presenters they had received £11,000, leaving "a discrepancy of £2,000".

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Two of AllHere’s major investors, along with the startup’s outside financial accountant, began questioning Smith-Griffin on the discrepancy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

This troubling discrepancy was–and continues to be–mostly ignored.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson