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Adjective
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Even for a run-of-the-mill night out, the styling appeared more mismatched than groundbreaking.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026 -
Poor lighting and mismatched materials can make the space feel disjointed.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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So to be honest, that’s pretty irrelevant.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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At this point, though, long-term success may be considered irrelevant within the department.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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When that early foundation is delayed or inconsistent, the effects don’t stay confined to those first years.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Why is the team suddenly playing stellar defense, after inconsistent performances all season?—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Like everything else in the Law, exemptions are subject to the General Rule which is that general rules are generally inapplicable.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Here are the kicking motion rules, which the NHL deemed inapplicable given their determination that Hellebuyck propelled the puck into his own net.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Without careful scrutiny, investors risk paying premium valuations for technological capabilities that are still experimental, limited in scope, or economically immaterial.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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In such a scenario, the size of a warhead stockpile may prove immaterial, argued Eveleth.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some courts, for example, have considered extraneous factors that should only matter in understanding whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor — an entirely separate issue.—
Keith Sonderling,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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That might sound like the company is setting up buyers for extraneous extras at a huge double-price tag, but the entire system is actually quite reasonable at US$5,139 for the Altus cabin with pickup bed rack and $6,049 for the Altus with truck cap.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hollywood feels incompatible with Martel’s sophisticated, confrontational movies rooted in her country’s troubles.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Further, the tax disincentivizes success, weakens California’s standing as a hub for innovation, and demonizes the wealthy – all of which erode investment, drive economic activity elsewhere, and are ultimately incompatible with America’s capitalist roots.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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These interactions may strike federal prosecutors as unbecoming.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Another former aide said that quiet guidance shared among female staffers focused on behavior that is legal, but nevertheless viewed as unprofessional and unbecoming of members of Congress — a line that has prevented many from speaking out publicly.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Misbecoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misbecoming. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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