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inconsistency

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


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The inconsistency suggests that the drafters don’t fully understand the technology they aim to regulate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

There has been talk that mufflers could be used if the engines were considered too loud, despite the obvious logical inconsistency of that as an approach.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The inconsistency continued to plague Lesch, and eventually the Dodgers decided they’d seen enough and released him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit could resolve this inconsistency.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

“It’s well enough for me to go out with Laurie, but not well enough to go to the Hummels’,” said Jo, laughing, but looking a little ashamed of her inconsistency.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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