incompatible
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The panel concluded this amounted to a deliberate act of dishonesty, and said his conduct had been intentional and incompatible with the standards expected of a police officer.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
But while these two groups’ specific aims may seem mutually incompatible, both share a love of Crusader imagery and ideas.
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026
"Any war fought without limits is incompatible with the law. It is indefensible, inhumane and devastating for entire populations."
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
Washington and Tehran have a history of making negotiations happen in the face of seemingly incompatible demands by quietly shelving some of the most contentious points.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
That issue, of course, was slavery, which was clearly incompatible with the principles of the American Revolution, no matter what version one championed.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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