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a state or condition in which different things do not occur in equal amounts
They discussed the problem of inequality between students. He accused the company of inequality in its hiring practices.
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Recent Examples of inequality
In an interview with CBS News that aired Sunday morning, Dimon discussed economic inequality, inflation and job insecurity—noting that Trump's messaging aligned with voter concerns.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Newsom and other California Democrats have long held the state up as a national leader in addressing environmental issues, social inequality and economic innovation.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 11 Jan. 2025
Taxing big fortunes is a way of fighting against inequality.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Jan. 2025
Corruption, unemployment, inequality and poor living conditions have sparked widespread anger in Mozambique and around the region at political leaders viewed as out of touch.
—Tavares Cebola, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Newsom and other California Democrats have long held the state up as a national leader in addressing environmental issues, social inequality and economic innovation.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 11 Jan. 2025
Taxing big fortunes is a way of fighting against inequality.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Jan. 2025
Corruption, unemployment, inequality and poor living conditions have sparked widespread anger in Mozambique and around the region at political leaders viewed as out of touch.
—Tavares Cebola, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
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Another big difference: Unlike the highly urban setting of the Metrorail developments, which are typically surrounded by dense, existing neighborhoods, the Upland Park location abuts the western flank of the Turnpike and is sparsely populated.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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Sacramento was the 28th-most diverse city in the United States, according to 2024 WalletHub study, which looked at socioeconomic and cultural diversity.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Jan. 2025
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The additional distance required to get around the arena and in front of the box added a mile and changed to the marathon’s original 25-mile distance.—
Venkat Viswanathan,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The intrigue: The show has featured pundits, reporters and analysts who don't cover the beat in Washington D.C., giving it distance from the capitol while talking about national politics.—
Justin Kaufmann,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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It’s often caused by an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone hormones.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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The individual may become overly dependent on others for validation, causing an imbalance in the relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Water currents and thermal barriers isolated these manatees from populations in Mexico and the Caribbean, leading to genetic divergence.—
Beth Brady,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2025
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Some, such as Bologna and now Monaco, do offer divergence from the increasingly identikit football systems.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Peace-makers are threatened by disagreements and go along with the group to create harmony and keep the peace.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The case doesn’t have the customary hallmarks of cases that warrant Supreme Court action, Greely told me, such as disagreements among appellate circuits requiring resolution.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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This action is an important step toward righting historic wrongs, correcting sentencing disparities, and providing deserving individuals the opportunity to return to their families and communities after spending far too much time behind bars.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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There have been gains in graduation, though, and this year’s disparity between Black and non-Black students finishing school — 7.8 percentage points — was the lowest in school history, the district said in a news release, and was more than 10 points better than when the program began in 2016.—
Jack Evans,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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There has been reported friction between Rodgers and McCarthy.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Wear Loose Clothing Tight, synthetic, or rough-textured clothing can aggravate hives by causing friction against the skin.5 Choose loose, comfortable clothing made from soft, natural fabrics like 100% cotton, linen, or bamboo, which allow your skin to breathe and minimize irritation.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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