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conflicting

[kuhn-flik-ting] / kənˈflɪk tɪŋ /


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When it comes to windows, there are many conflicting rules, said Geoff Wilkinson, managing director of a London-based construction consulting firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

As for whether it matters, history offers conflicting results.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The most extensive assessment of evidence is reserved for Level 7 decisions, involving high stakes and unclear or conflicting evidence.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Counting the number of rogue vessels that may have skirted the blockade is difficult, due to the conflicting definitions and other factors.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

For his part, when asked why he short-roped Pittman, for whom he had openly expressed contempt on multiple occasions, Lopsang gave conflicting accounts.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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