be consistent

Example Sentences

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“That would be consistent with Brent crude prices reaching an all-time nominal peak, and could require more disorderly and economically damaging cuts to oil demand,” Hussain adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“Public facing data should reflect actual performance and be consistent across facilities to assist consumers in making the most informed decision about their care.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

“Do something that makes a change that you really feel you can be consistent with,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

But the club will no longer make the trip, saying that doing so would not be consistent with the club's values.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

To be consistent, buying seven bags of balls and seven bags of blocks from one toy store has to be the same thing as buying seven combination packs from the neighboring shop.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife