contradiction
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"There are many unstable and uncertain external factors, and the domestic contradiction of strong supply and weak demand is prominent. The foundation for the economy to improve still needs to be consolidated," it added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
But if there’s anyone who can make contradiction look like reinvention, it’s Madonna.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Back to the recluse thing: There’s a funny contradiction in that you’re also the heartthrob in Radiohead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
This is in contradiction to the regulations of the tournament, which state that if a player receives a red card "they will automatically be suspended from their team's subsequent match".
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
We laughed among ourselves at the idea of “warm” jail food; it was a contradiction in terms.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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The committee also said there were "policy contradictions", with benefits cuts for people in training undermining the government's drive to encourage apprenticeships, describing the "lack of coherence" as "inexcusable".
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Sitting judges arguably have the best informed perspective on this Supreme Court: They must apply its jurisprudence, reconcile its contradictions, and confront the real-world effects of its rulings.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
The tension in these tracks are the binding agent for Jane’s fan base — the music is full of contradictions and incompatibilities smashing together that just feel like being young right now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
But put them together and contradictions appear – especially when it comes to black holes, dark matter, dark energy and the origins of the cosmos.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 18, 2026
Now she was real, and full of the most amazing contradictions.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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Vocabulary lists containing contradiction
Literary Devices & Figures of Speech - Introductory
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You Can Say That Again: Dic and Dict
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The AP English Exam: Rhetorical and Literary Terms 2
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