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inconsistent

[in-kuhn-sis-tuhnt] / ˌɪn kənˈsɪs tənt /


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Riggs said the Teamsters’ safety argument is weakened by the inconsistent safety record of human truck drivers, who have fallen asleep at the wheel or driven while distracted or otherwise impaired.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

"Because some of the communication from Fed Chair Warsh has been cryptic, and sometimes inconsistent."

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

While her partner had recently started a screen-printing business, his income was inconsistent.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

Their impact on LDL cholesterol, however, has been inconsistent.

From Science Daily Aug. 26, 2026

Some of them were too lax, some too brittle, some careless, some too firm, some inconsistent.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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