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Recent Examples of disparity Despite the size disparity, most isopods share a resemblance, with common features like two pairs of antenna, segmented bodies, compound eyes and four sets of jaws, according to NOAA. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025 This disparity is because about 80% of VC investments fail due to the inherent risk in emerging industries and ventures. Dileep Rao, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 The potential for racial disparities in pulse oximetry was first revealed in a study published 34 years ago. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025 The disparity was greater with Stroud, who was only responsible for 23 TDs. Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for disparity 
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Noun
  • The difference this time, Molinar said, is that the goal will come with a detailed plan for reaching it.
    Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The difference between success and failure has always been whether the technology was good enough to be adopted even when government support was withdrawn.
    Michael Lynch, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Last week, Amazon and Meta became the latest in a wave of companies to scale back corporate diversity programs.
    Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
  • McKinsey’s Diversity Matters Report found that diversity in both gender and ethnicity leads to better financial outcomes for businesses.
    Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In a culture dominated by consumerism, the Focolare Movement offers a stark contrast.
    Lisa Ling, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
  • In contrast to Schlossberg, others in the Kennedy family have emerged as fierce proponents of efforts to uncover more details about JFK’s death.
    Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The prestigious distinction comes right as Restaurant Constance is celebrating its second anniversary, and Your Farms Your Table’s work is expanding to serve others in ways that feed his passions, as well as people in need.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Streaming may have collapsed the distinction between TV and film, but each is a distinctive form.
    Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025

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“Disparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparity. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.

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