disparity
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The disparity is fueling inequality to a degree that may be closer to the Gilded Age of the late 1800s than the inflationary 1970s, says Swonk.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
We need to be assured with specific examples of how a candidate will work to fix America for us: income disparity, job availability, affordability of living and retirement planning.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
He highlighted a central finding of the report on the disparity between the amount of money spent on supporting young people on benefits and how much goes into state-funded programmes to help them into work.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
While quite obviously a joke about the couple’s age disparity, Melania tweeted that this was “hateful and violent rhetoric” for which ABC should punish him.
From Slate • May 2, 2026
“Imprudent, if you please—but not mad. Excepting inequality of fortune, and perhaps a little disparity of age, I can see nothing unsuitable.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
Vocabulary lists containing disparity
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