conflicted

Example Sentences

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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

Rather than seeking to change laws or policies that conflicted with their religious views, conservative Christians sought to be exempted from following them.

From Salon

Federal lawmakers are conflicted about delegating regulatory authority over AI firms to the FTC.

From Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Cathy Giessel, a Republican who is pushing for a new pension program as a way to retain state workers, said she is conflicted about the dividend.

From Seattle Times

At a papal Mass, he listened to a sermon on humility — and found himself questioning how the church’s vast wealth conflicted with that message.

From Seattle Times