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disparity

[dih-spar-i-tee] / dɪˈspær ɪ ti /


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In television interviews, Paxton has noted this disparity and appealed to donors for help.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

The disparity between India, Australia, England and the rest in terms of finances makes it understandable to see why those other boards would want to host Test cricket at such a big financial loss.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

JPMorgan’s Mislav Matejka presents a tactical, short-term argument, whereas Panmure’s Joachim Klement highlights the long-term implications of the extreme valuation disparity between the U.S. and Europe or the U.K.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 2026

Perhaps no one is entirely consistent, but with Jefferson the disparity could be jarring.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Six years later, in 1959, he surveyed more archives in Hermosilla and found the same disparity.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

Despite these disparities, Hispanic populations remain underrepresented in Alzheimer's research.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

Communities of color may be particularly affected because of longstanding disparities in homeownership and wealth.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

The median age of a European was 44.9 in 2025, and there are major disparities between EU countries.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

A case in point is Singh’s study of racial disparities in the way hosts use the company’s free algorithm-based smart-pricing tool to set their properties’ daily price automatically.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

He has devoted his professional life to addressing the educational disparities in this country.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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