mismatch

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The mismatch has propelled Taiwanese military planners to adopt a “strategy of erosion,” aiming to inflict pain on invading forces and make Beijing think twice before attacking.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Their work shows that the long debated mismatch between theory and experiment was likely caused by limitations in earlier calculations rather than evidence of unknown physics.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Is it possible that these polls are not adequately capturing local and regional differences or any mismatch between those who respond to surveys and those who actually turn out to vote?

From BBC • May 1, 2026

It’s a stance economists generally agree with, pointing to a mismatch between supply and demand as a main driver of the housing crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Unfortunately, the telecom companies weren’t paying close attention to the developing mismatch between demand and reality.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman