variance
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What makes periods like the Concert of Europe and our post-Cold War era remarkable is that they are at such variance with the normal state of international affairs—violence, conflict and disorder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
With the L1, that variance has been reduced to approximately three decibels — a significant engineering achievement that translates directly to audience experience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
We thought the proposals could have impacts, "but we didn't expect two-thirds of ENSO's variance to disappear," Xing said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 3, 2026
Sir Laurie said the announcement "appears to be at direct variance with your original description of the role".
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
He seen he wuz sick—everybody been knowin’ dat for de last longest, and den Ah reckon he heard y’all wuz kind of at variance, so dat wuz his chance.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
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“This did not result in any code variances or exemptions being granted.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
They add that the increase in disclosure with more detail on solvency and variances is appreciated but can’t hide the negative impact of markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
Sometimes, what might stand out is a song that sounds almost too perfect, lacking minor flaws and variances.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025
The model projected a general increase in electricity demand for the country with slight increases in water demand, but strong variances in regional trends persisted.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 7, 2023
But to remit this and the like variances among writers to such as can reconcile them, let vs returne to the storie.
From Chronicles (3 of 6): Historie of England (1 of 9) Henrie IV by Raphael Holinshed
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