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discord

[dis-kawrd, dis-kawrd] / ˈdɪs kɔrd, dɪsˈkɔrd /


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But governments quickly dropped their resistance to avoid a public show of discord that they feared would trigger even greater market volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

“I wonder if they’re intentionally not giving them enough salmon to so create discord and chaos,” said one viewer, “It’s gotta be such good salmon. A good smoked salmon can change your life.”

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Not that there aren’t villains; indeed, as much as there is accord within the household, there is discord without.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Micromanaging your brother’s life, in the aftermath of this inheritance, will only bring discord to the relationship and frustration for you.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

He wasn’t too well himself after his first mild stroke, and Lelia and I, despite our discord, were mutually grateful that the woman had been taking good care of him.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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