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contradictory

[kon-truh-dik-tuh-ree] / ˌkɒn trəˈdɪk tə ri /


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Good to hear, and we hope no one is hiding any contradictory details.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“It seems contradictory to declare criminal responsibility and, at the same time, exempt him from punishment,” Núñez said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Sheinbaum said Mexico's respective trade agreements with the EU and the US were "not contradictory."

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Agents surrounded her car and gave her contradictory instructions.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

The news about everything was confusing and contradictory.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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