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inconsistency

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


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

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

Justice Barrett agreed, highlighting the inconsistency between the two cases: “How can history support both a categorical rule and a carveout?”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

As if to underline the perception of inconsistency, many people were shocked that Mbappe did not get the spot-kick.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

But too much inconsistency has tempered once-sky-high expectations.

From MarketWatch May 31, 2026

A year after completing the Job Corps training, Wes realized the only consistency in his employment was inconsistency.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

Once clouds were included, the strange inconsistencies disappeared.

From Science Daily Jun. 28, 2026

The theory has been championed by Indian investigative journalist Rachel Chitra, who has highlighted what she sees as inconsistencies in the preliminary report, including questions surrounding the engines' attempted relight after fuel was restored.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

California defendants could already challenge those amounts at bail reduction hearings, but the state’s high court judges said they sought to remedy the inconsistencies and protect the rights of low-income defendants.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

However, investigators with Catalonia's regional police force, the Mossos d'Esquadra, along with prosecutors and the court, reopened the investigation in October 2025 after citing inconsistencies in Jonathan Andic's testimony, according to the reports.

From Barron's May 19, 2026

The committee was brusque, thorough, and relentless in rooting out inaccuracies, inconsistencies, incomprehensible statements, and illogical conclusions obscured by technical gibberish.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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