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 fate of an Iran peace deal remained uncertain Monday, as both Washington and Tehran offered conflicting signals on progress.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
25 May 2026 -
But in that moment, a conflicting instinct kicked in.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Trump officials are taking a hard-line approach against any use of race in admissions, clashing with colleges that invite students to discuss their race in application essays.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The firing follows Pelley allegedly clashing with Bilton during a tense staff meeting at 60 Minutes, per both The New York Times and The Guardian.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Rapid growth across parts of Northern Colorado is colliding with a growing challenge — being able to access enough electricity to support new homes and businesses.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Massive pay packages like Arora’s are also colliding with a rash of populist proposals seeking to tax the rich and address a growing affordability crisis.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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“Discording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discording. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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