discrepancy
Example Sentences
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That taskforce sifted through previous statements given by family members which "identified a number of inconsistencies and discrepancies" of the timeline around the boy's disappearance.
From BBC
They say they questioned both the families and found discrepancies in the statements of Kajal's brothers.
From BBC
Critics said there was a discrepancy between Starbucks' public stance on green issues and the lifestyles of its top executives.
From BBC
FAM said the discrepancies arose from an "administrative error" and maintained the players were "legitimate Malaysian citizens".
From BBC
On Tuesday, Fidelity confirmed Danoff’s departure, but declined to comment on the discrepancy.
From Barron's
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