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discriminatory

[dih-skrim-uh-nuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / dɪˈskrɪm ə nəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /


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The perceived unfairness of the PIX system and other alleged discriminatory trade practices has led the US to threaten a 25 percent tariff on some Brazilian exports.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

“UC Davis School of Medicine strongly disagrees with any characterization of its admissions practices as discriminatory or inconsistent with applicable law,” a school statement read.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

In the letter, Reform said Chorley's error "converts a criticism of discriminatory conduct by the authorities into an apparent appeal to race".

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

However, the broadcast regulator’s decision has garnered harsh criticism from the powerful Motion Picture Association, which said Canada was imposing “unprecedented, unnecessary, and discriminatory investment obligations” on U.S. entertainment companies.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

The wind, it seems, isn’t discriminatory in which kind of plant pollen it blows.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson




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