inconsistency

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Recent Examples of inconsistency Unlike earlier research based on laboratory tests, the study examined the long-term consequences of cell inconsistency during actual vehicle operation. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026 Using one piece as the source of truth, AI can quickly identify conflicting information, outdated data and other inconsistencies across materials. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 But throughout this year of mechanical issues and inconsistency, Tong has demonstrated resilience. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026 Other issues surrounding the league — including player safety, the eligibility of transgender players, and the inconsistency of on-court officials — have caused some to question Engelbert’s leadership ability. Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inconsistency
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Noun
  • Multiple commenters were still unable to see it, and were getting the same error, as did Fortune.
    Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • After committing a throwing error on a pickoff attempt that advanced the potential tying run to second base, O'Brien fanned rookie Cole Carrigg to end it.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Well, his speed off the edge can cause a quarterback to make mistakes — the kind of game-changing mistakes from which the Chiefs did not benefit a year ago.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
  • In a work so dense with references, mistakes will sprout like crabgrass; write a big book on André Le Nôtre’s formal gardens and the earthworm experts will gather to deride your confusion.
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Enterprises are deploying agents that monitor trading signals, reconcile operational discrepancies, trigger remediation workflows and coordinate cross-system orchestration.
    Peter Smulovics, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • But as more institutions chase the same discrepancies, prices adjust faster and the available edge becomes scarcer.
    Matthew Tan, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • That difference in speed is itself information about its path, so no interference pattern would appear.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Yes, that’s right, Grambling State’s nationally renowned band could be a difference-maker on the road.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • It’s linked to maternal and infant health disparities, including preterm births, low birth weight, maternal depression, infant death and chronic illness.
    Mona Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Don’t expect anywhere near the same talent disparity when Maryland visits Rentschler Field for a big-time Week 2 spot on Saturday.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Inconsistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistency. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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