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Recent Examples of incongruence
The incongruence includes Camp Bonifas, a United Nations command post which features a spot Sports Illustrated labeled the world’s most dangerous golf course.
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Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2024
But Slotkin is proving over and over again her incongruence with that possibility.
—Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 14 July 2023
For many of us Latinos who grew up in the U.S., the search for belonging feels like a negotiation between our cultural incongruences.
—Jessica Perez, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2023
The incongruence of Alex singing this basement college party song dead serious is a perfect encapsulation of the sweet chaos of karaoke – and a perfect karaoke song choice.
—Leyla Shokoohe, The Enquirer, 8 June 2023
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Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2024
But Slotkin is proving over and over again her incongruence with that possibility.
—Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 14 July 2023
For many of us Latinos who grew up in the U.S., the search for belonging feels like a negotiation between our cultural incongruences.
—Jessica Perez, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2023
The incongruence of Alex singing this basement college party song dead serious is a perfect encapsulation of the sweet chaos of karaoke – and a perfect karaoke song choice.
—Leyla Shokoohe, The Enquirer, 8 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incongruence
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The incongruity between Tropicana’s decent home run but low fly ball park factor is nothing new.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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The contrasts didn’t hit him all at once, but more slowly — an accumulation of incongruities that built up over time.Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
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The defense had a few injuries, but its inconsistency may be more about concentration and leadership.Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The woman has admitted that there are inconsistencies in her recollection but says her claims are true.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Their basic incompatibility and your father’s manipulative nature are the reasons.Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 10 May 2024
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Both lines of reasoning, while simplistic, contain kernels of a much larger truth: the fundamental incompatibility of the Gulf political-economic model with the category of refugee.Michael Ewers, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2015
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And the main driver of the inconsistences seems to be due to contractual obligations and profits.Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2023
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Very inconsistent with practices, which led to inconsistence with games.Percy Allen, The Seattle Times, 31 July 2018
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“Incongruence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incongruence. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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