How to Use misalignment in a Sentence
misalignment
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One main cause of back and neck pain is the misalignment of the spine.
— Deirdre Mundorf, Discover Magazine, 25 Oct. 2021 -
The misalignment could cause shoulder and neck pain and stiffness.
— Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024 -
One way of dealing with that misalignment is to simply remove the cap and let the market sort it out.
— John Timmer, Ars Technica, 4 Apr. 2022 -
That's why a slight misalignment might cause your phone to not receive any power at all.
— Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 25 Aug. 2020 -
There is a misalignment of labor to open livable wage jobs.
— Laura Johnston, cleveland, 28 June 2022 -
Those tend to have the least maneuverability, and a misalignment of bulk and space can make the whole idea a no-go.
— Outdoor Life, 23 Mar. 2021 -
The 54-yard run by John Emery resulted from a misalignment.
— Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 7 Dec. 2020 -
Prolonged sitting is the main cause of this misalignment.
— Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 6 May 2021 -
But the slightest misalignment between the sail and the laser beam could send the spacecraft spiraling out of control.
— Yuen Yiu, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2020 -
The recall on the front truck issue is due to a factory misalignment of the model's latches.
— Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2021 -
The Catholic church wanted to change this, since the misalignment caused Easter to drift away from its traditional time of year.
— Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 22 Feb. 2024 -
Pillows that are no longer supportive can cause misalignment in the body.
— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2024 -
But his misalignment with (and dislike of) the common people is soon revealed.
— Kemi Alemoru, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2024 -
The higher the misalignment, the higher odds of depression, said Dr. Jessica Tyrrell, author of the study.
— Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY, 9 June 2021 -
Tooth alignment: Some children may also grind their teeth as a result of misalignment of their teeth.
— Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 16 July 2024 -
The result too often was confusion or misalignment that would yield a big play.
— Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2023 -
If the mattress is too soft and does not have enough support, the mattress can squish down too much — causing spine misalignment and mattress drooping.
— Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 -
Saban said there was a misalignment that left that gap uncovered, creating an open lane to the end zone without leverage on that side of the line.
— Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 6 Dec. 2020 -
But all kinds of other factors get in the way, causing a misalignment between risk and premiums.
— Christopher Flavelle, New York Times, 8 July 2024 -
As extensive as pothole damage gets, from bent rims to misalignment, Dean is among the unlucky.
— Miriam Marini, Detroit Free Press, 24 Feb. 2022 -
This can lead to a misalignment of the cultural norms and values of departments and the organization as a whole.
— David James, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 -
The misalignment happens because of Earth’s tilt and our elliptical orbit around the sun.
— Justin Grieser, Washington Post, 21 June 2023 -
Aside from this, younger seeds are more susceptible to stress and may not survive misalignment with seasons on when they can be planted.
— Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 18 Aug. 2023 -
The reason for this out-to-sea sensation is the misalignment between the Sun in your emotional 4th house and Pluto in your communal 11th house.
— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024 -
In part because of this misalignment of goals, Twitch tends to sign big streamers to pump up its brand — not to directly generate revenue.
— Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2021 -
The misalignment can cause the seat motor to be constantly running, leading to overheating and increasing the risk of fire.
— Vivian Barrett, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2024 -
If more of us end up working remotely after the pandemic, there is one change that could make work better: ending the misalignment between the school day and the work day.
— Adam Grant, The Economist, 1 June 2020 -
The breakdown of the business relationship occurs when misalignment forms in any of these areas.
— Stephanie Johnson, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 -
To avoid this misalignment, sales and marketing need to define the ICP together—and more importantly, stick to it.
— Trinity Nguyen, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023 -
Sinking too deep into a mattress can cause spinal misalignment, or your spine arching out of its neutral position.
— Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
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