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inequality

[in-i-kwol-i-tee] / ˌɪn ɪˈkwɒl ɪ ti /


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He argues this is necessary to tackle inequality and redistribute wealth from Peru's rich mineral, gold and copper reserves more equally and has enjoyed subsequent support in more rural areas.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But this reflects another problem: inequality, because it tends to be places that are already wealthier that have less High Street crime.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Recent decades have seen inequality on the rise again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Strong unions played an important role in reducing income inequality in the mid-20th century by helping workers negotiate better contracts, and they can do the same again today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

It is a tragic cycle, condemning us to ever deeper inequality, and in the long run, almost no one benefits but the agents of repression themselves.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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