mutually exclusive

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Recent Examples of mutually exclusive The two are not mutually exclusive. Elle Wang, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 But a strategic alliance is not mutually exclusive with strategic autonomy. Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025 Some clouds can exhibit multiple varieties at once, so the varieties are not mutually exclusive to one another, and many genera have several varieties. Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025 But addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israel's right to defend itself are not mutually exclusive. NBC news, 3 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mutually exclusive
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Adjective
  • Ball State stated the employee's comments were inconsistent with her role and caused significant disruption.
    Cate Charron, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Manning was inconsistent through the air, and the Longhorns were sloppy in some areas, but their defense limited UTEP's offense, giving Texas enough to pull away.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • There are conflicting reports about the actual sum of money, though it is believed to be around $100 million.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • While there are conflicting opinions about skinny jeans, loose-fitting denim is having a moment thanks to its laidback look and comfortable feel for lounging and going out.
    Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025

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“Mutually exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutually%20exclusive. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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