as in conflicting
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
the evangelist's lavish lifestyle discords with his professed religious beliefs
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Alia Shawkat stars as Fayruz, an ambitious actress determined to get her big break in Hollywood from working in the simulation despite her conflicting feelings about the war in Iraq.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2026 -
The ever-increasing popularity of GLP-1s bubbles up conflicting feelings for me.—
Christina Stiehl,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2026
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The video includes brief clips of federal officers clashing with protesters.—
Steve Karnowski,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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The two spent years clashing on the hardcourt as stalwart defenders and elite shooters are wont to do.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Both stars were game-time decisions but started, as did veteran guard Marcus Smart, who left the game in the fourth quarter the previous night after colliding with other players in a loss to the Portland Trailblazers.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Discording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discording. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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