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inherent

[in-her-uhnt, -heer-] / ɪnˈhɛr ənt, -ˈhɪər- /


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There is an inherent tension in political social media.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Through subtle harmonic shifts on “Crepuscule With Nellie,” perhaps Monk’s loveliest melody, he accentuates the song’s inherent connection to blues and church hymns.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

“Even if you can find a use case or some utility for it, you cannot actually guardrail away some of these inherent harms,” she said.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

The drug Sovaldi is a great example of that inherent conflict.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

With little soil wealth to extract, she said, Amazonian farmers face inherent ecological limitations.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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