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inconsistency

[in-kuhn-sis-tuhn-see] / ˌɪn kənˈsɪs tən si /


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Their selection inconsistency is mirrored in their form on the park too.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

He gave up six runs in 5⅓ innings, raising concerns again over his inconsistency.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The detective noted the inconsistency, which Bušić attributed to not sleeping for “four or five days.”

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

The Chief brushes past this inconsistency, but the decision could prompt legal challenges to Fed banking regulation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

There’s an inconsistency, a ghost in this story.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

But new allegations and inconsistencies continued to surface.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

However, with the Epstein files' release, inconsistencies began to appear in this version of events.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

And throughout her reign, Madonna has lived her inconsistencies, vacillating between opinions and social, spiritual and artistic beliefs of all kinds.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

Once clouds were included, the strange inconsistencies disappeared.

From Science Daily Jun. 28, 2026

She pointed out three areas with inconsistencies, and made a document for Pattie to use when she next met with the landlord.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan




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