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disparity

[dih-spar-i-tee] / dɪˈspær ɪ ti /


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Michaela and the two other alleged victims have now received compensation, but she said the disparity between payments was unfair and police would not justify the difference.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

South Korea, one of the hottest stock markets in the world, accounts for the bulk of the disparity.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

MLB team owners, Mark Walter included, believe revenue disparity is the main reason a small-market team has not won the World Series in 11 years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

While quite obviously a joke about the couple’s age disparity, Melania tweeted that this was “hateful and violent rhetoric” for which ABC should punish him.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

But the various spellings of even one name can reveal a strong disparity.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt




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