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inconsistent

[in-kuhn-sis-tuhnt] / ˌɪn kənˈsɪs tənt /


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Replacing these lost cells has long been seen as a promising solution, but earlier attempts to grow them from stem cells have produced inconsistent results.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Critics, however, argue that the government's response has been inconsistent - strong in rhetoric but weak in execution.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

He faults board leadership for inconsistent academic outcomes, overreliance on social promotion, bureaucracy that consumes resources and lack of transparency and accountability.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

During his testimony and cross-examination on Tuesday and Wednesday, he looked petty and pugilistic, offering answers inconsistent with his deposition and quibbling with defense attorney William Savitt over yes-or-no questions for hours.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

But as Einstein many times replied when his suggestions were rejected as impractical or as inconsistent with “human nature”: What is the alternative?

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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