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inconsistent

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


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He has been viewed by many as an inconsistent player who hasn’t reached his full potential.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Roblox says parents can reset age checks, submit appeals, or use ID verification to correct errors, and users may be prompted to re‑verify if their behaviour appears inconsistent with their estimated age.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“Patients and caregivers pleaded for urgency. All of it was met with inconsistent communication and a fragmented and slow-moving regulatory process which clearly puts U.S. innovation at risk.”

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

While simple, this technique is inconsistent and limited to very small areas, typically around ten square micrometers, which is not suitable for real-world devices.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Others claim to have never really supported the incorrect view in the first place or, if they did, it was only to show that it was inconsistent.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking




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