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
If that means the United States is founded on a contradiction, then so be it.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
There are some contradictions in for example, full tax and spend devolution for every region.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Harris’ address at the site of the Declaration’s signing does not shy away from America’s contradictions.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 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
Mommy’s contradictions crashed and slammed against one another like bumper cars at Coney Island.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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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