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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The conflicting data from Noem came after 95 members of Congress in September demanded answers about the targeting of DACA recipients.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
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The border region, where militant such as al-Qaida and the Islamic State are also active, is largely inaccessible to the media and The Associated Press could not independently verify the conflicting claims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Luna then squares restrictive Saturn, potentially challenging our patience — especially if expectations are clashing with reality.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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In one of the year’s biggest controversies at the state Capitol, parents and legislators are clashing in a bitter battle over tighter oversight regulations on homeschooling families.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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These storms are forming because warm, moist air surging north from the Gulf of Mexico is colliding with a strong cold front and upper-level storm system moving in from the Plains, creating atmospheric instability.—
Karen Carter,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Discording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discording. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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