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divergent

[dih-vur-juhnt, dahy-] / dɪˈvɜr dʒənt, daɪ- /


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Read: Software stocks have rarely seen such divergent performances.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

The divergent strategies of the three cars became apparent as soon as Hamilton pitted on lap 11 to change his soft tyres.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

“There were two divergent thoughts,” he remembered recently of that moment.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 7, 2026

The US and Iran have sent divergent messages, with Tehran insisting on steep conditions for progress, even as President Donald Trump again voiced optimism, telling reporters a deal "could happen... over the weekend".

From Barron's Jun. 4, 2026

And I didn’t know that the enthalpy decrease in a converging passage could be transformed into jet kinetic energy if a divergent passage was added.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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