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divergent

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


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"But Kogia Helicobacter 3 belongs to a more divergent lineage, which emphasizes the possibility that there are far more undiscovered bacteria in the ocean than we realize."

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

There has been increased talk of divergent financial conditions among lower- and higher-income Americans, known as a K-shaped economy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Evercore ISI analyst Kirk Materne believes the divergent performances relate to how various companies are looking to monetize artificial intelligence.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 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

He was a staunch nationalist and a skillful organizer who was able to balance divergent views and come forward with a suitable compromise.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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