Example Sentences

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Mismatches, where all three talliers didn’t have the same number of votes for a candidate, led to recounts.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2022

Mismatches between supply and demand could also become less extreme as businesses find ways to cope with short-term bottlenecks tied to the economy’s reopening.

From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2021

Mismatches between the vaccine strain and the strain circulating during that particular season, lack of herd immunity from low vaccination, and a host of other problems can still lead to infection.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2020

Mismatches like this expose the size of the task awaiting Antonio Conte.

From The Guardian • Apr. 16, 2016

Mismatches between dance and camera are common currency.

From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2012