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inconsistency

[in-kuhn-sis-tuhn-see] / ˌɪn kənˈsɪs tən si /


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Caldentey says Arsenal came up short last season through inconsistency and hopes the signings will help overcome that hurdle.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

He gave up six runs in 5⅓ innings, raising concerns again over his inconsistency.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The detective noted the inconsistency, which Bušić attributed to not sleeping for “four or five days.”

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

The Chief brushes past this inconsistency, but the decision could prompt legal challenges to Fed banking regulation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

Mrs. Ivy said, “There is a small scheduling inconsistency, Dr. Fox. No need to concern yourself.”

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo

"I feel these inconsistencies do not make a difference to education and are really blinkered."

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Jason Arday resigned from the University of Cambridge following allegations of plagiarism and inconsistencies in his back story.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Once clouds were included, the strange inconsistencies disappeared.

From Science Daily Jun. 28, 2026

But inconsistencies plagued Lauer’s start, ranging from the three earned runs he gave up in the first two innings to a pitch clock violation in the fourth.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

He had relived this memory so many times that he could see the inconsistencies of this dream.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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