incongruities

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Technical strategists see incongruities like this as a sign that the index’s strength has been predicated, somewhat precariously, on the success of a minority of its stocks, making it more vulnerable to adverse developments.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

And when we point out incongruities or inefficiencies in these policies, we’re told: No, you’re inefficient and lazy.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2025

But longtime Mexico City denizens point out incongruities: the prevalence of palm trees, misnamed or nonexistent institutions, a court scene with a jury even though criminal jury trials do not exist here.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2025

From early on, he said, there were incongruities between the way that Mr. Santos talked about himself and the life he led.

From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2022

There are many survivals of the early epic lawlessness, as in "Antony and Cleopatra" and "Lear"; and in no play is the main action kept entirely free from intruding incongruities.

From Tragedy by Thorndike, Ashley H.