conflicting
adjective
con·flict·ing
kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 
: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible
conflicting theories
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Examples of conflicting in a Sentence
conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene
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The book chronicles the complex history of House Targaryen, but often uses multiple sources to tell the tale, each maintaining conflicting accounts of how certain events transpired.
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 14 May 2024
The actor then dispensed exposition that somehow tied all the conflicting plots, sets and characters together, and the story moved on to a quick, economical ending.
—Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2024
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 14 May 2024
The actor then dispensed exposition that somehow tied all the conflicting plots, sets and characters together, and the story moved on to a quick, economical ending.
—Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for conflicting
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflicting. Accessed 24 May. 2024.
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