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inequality

[in-i-kwol-i-tee] / ˌɪn ɪˈkwɒl ɪ ti /


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But as inequality has supercharged the gap between workers with the highest and lowest incomes, wages above the cap have grown much faster than those under the cap, Romig said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

But Zhu's brand of market reformism, which lifted millions out of poverty but unleashed inequality, fell out of vogue with the ascent of Xi Jinping in 2012.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

“Income inequality and the wealth divide in America have widened dramatically, and so has the gap in longevity and health between rich and poor.”

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

Chair Matthew Easter says it will also create "division" in schools, because branded uniforms help to reduce inequality and improve behaviour.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

The chain spoke of poverty and mistrust and inequality and decadence.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

The state judge previously threw out two terrorism-related murder charges, saying murder committed for ideological reasons—such as an alleged attempt to draw attention to inequalities in the healthcare system—doesn’t meet the legal definition of terrorism.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Locke said many Texans have drawn on their faith “to attack inequalities, provide for the needy and, yes, advocate for environmental protections.”

From Salon Aug. 3, 2026

"We are committed to reducing health inequalities, GP patient satisfaction is up, and waiting lists are down by 340,000 compared to July 2024," they said.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

"Over the past year, cuts to bilateral and multilateral aid have disrupted health systems and widened inequalities," Guterres said in a video address to the assembly.

From Barron's May 18, 2026

We’re assured that the seemingly transparent biological explanation for the world’s inequalities as of A.D.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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