as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
the perennial question of whether there's an irreconcilable disaccord between science and religion
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as in to conflict
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
national security measures that disaccord with our cherished right to free expression
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But the discord between the two leaders stretches far beyond disagreements over the conflict in the Middle East.
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Despite the discord, the regime is likely to have the final say.
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Ser Freddryk is conflicted, but ultimately obeys.
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Police said Fogacavalenteneto later gave investigators a post-Miranda statement that conflicted with body camera evidence.
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Part of that discordance might be the fact that as a genre, rock has historically been difficult to define.
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The sport of off-roading suffers from a fundamental discordance: The desire to get out into nature and the irreparable harm inherent in the process of off-roading.
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The Port of Los Angeles also clashed with coastal communities last year over the possible raising of the Vincent Thomas Bridge.
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Egypt and Iran objected after the draw, with Egypt’s Football Association saying such events clashed with its cultural and religious values.
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Daily stressors may stir up deeper internal friction.
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Below, Segert shares five strategic priorities for healthcare technology that reduces friction, automates administrative work and helps doctors deliver better patient care.
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The earthquakes have compounded problems created by years of economic and political strife, particularly for the overwhelmed healthcare system.
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The program was created by Congress in 1990 to prevent deportations to countries suffering from natural disasters, civil strife and other instability.
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More than 5,000 miles from the World Cup, human rights advocates say, authorities have been cracking down on protests, social media and other forms of public dissent.
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The election was marred by a crackdown on dissent and insecurity in the Oromia and Amhara regions, where 143 polling stations failed to open, the election board said.
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Hussein’s killing cemented the schism between Sunni and Shiite Islam and remains a powerful symbol of resistance against oppression and injustice.
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Hussein’s killing is seen as having cemented the schism between Sunnis and Shiites, which stems from the early days of Islam and arguments over Muhammad’s successors as caliph, or leader.
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“Disaccord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disaccord. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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