conflicted
Example Sentences
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Big companies likewise are conflicted about how to proceed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
“Due to current regulatory gaps, many financial professionals are free to offer biased or conflicted advice, putting commissions or other compensation above the investor’s best interests.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
Stokes is the most secure, though he and McCullum appeared conflicted in their messaging at times in Australia.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
On the substantive side, Kagan emphasized how the majority’s endorsement of parental rights claims under the due process clause conflicted with its increased resistance to using the clause to protect unenumerated rights.
From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026
“Well, I have some questions, too,” said Njemile, “and I’m also bored of Mr. Jacobs here actin’ like he’s conflicted about telling the truth.”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
