reconcile

Example Sentences

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While federal officials declined to comment on the claim itself, some stressed that Phillips’ work record is otherwise standard, leaving observers to reconcile the unusual story with his professional background.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

“Rather, the Court directed the Province of B.C. to negotiate with the Cowichan Nation to reconcile their Aboriginal title with the existing fee simple interests.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

“Forbidden Fruits” can’t reconcile all of its influences and just ends up as a collection of references and high style without much staying power — it’s essentially the fast fashion of girly pop horror.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

So, to reconcile my disgust for the A.I. monster, and the way I feed it, I give you my confession: I am an A.I. humanizer.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

“John Kennedy was a so-and-so—” “Well, if that’s your attitude, how can you reconcile Dick Nixon?”

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck