conflicted

Example Sentences

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Dario soon learned that Altman had made a promise that he felt conflicted with that agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

“Due to current regulatory gaps, many financial professionals are free to offer biased or conflicted advice, putting commissions or other compensation above the investor’s best interests.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

On the substantive side, Kagan emphasized how the majority’s endorsement of parental rights claims under the due process clause conflicted with its increased resistance to using the clause to protect unenumerated rights.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

Girgis-Hanna admits she and many fellow GPs feel conflicted about working privately, but that it is ultimately helping to prevent burnout and keep them in the profession.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Each story generated more publicity, and Regina, while conflicted about her son’s prospects, tried to help Bobby by capitalizing on the attention.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady