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inconsistency

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


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

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

What followed was years of inconsistency with carers who sometimes did not turn up and responsibility fell onto their mother.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The inconsistency continued to plague Lesch, and eventually the Dodgers decided they’d seen enough and released him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit could resolve this inconsistency.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

“It’s well enough for me to go out with Laurie, but not well enough to go to the Hummels’,” said Jo, laughing, but looking a little ashamed of her inconsistency.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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