conflicted
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Albert’s role as the outgoing governor is a sly send-up of political animals, his barely concealed ambition masked by charisma, with just enough sincerity and genuine affection for Ella to make him conflicted.
From Los Angeles Times
“The Sympathizer” told the story of a conflicted double agent in the aftermath of the Vietnam War.
From Los Angeles Times
The Texas decision conflicted with a ruling from Washington state on the same issue, leading to confusion.
From Washington Times
"I wanted South Africa to win, but I'm not going to say I wasn't conflicted," she said.
From BBC
The Texas decision conflicted with a ruling from a court in Washington state on the same issue, leading to confusion.
From Washington Times
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