mismatch

Example Sentences

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There is a structural mismatch at the core of the private credit products, particularly when the investors are retail investors.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

A mismatch between biological and social schedules or "social jetlag" has been linked to increased heart risk.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The mismatch caused by the later timing of the holidays shortened the revenue recognition window in 1Q, they note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

When confidence falters, that mismatch can turn manageable losses into systemic crises.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

The resulting mismatch is the cause of the apparent unpredictability.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking