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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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This inequality persisted for more than a decade after the Equal Pay Act of 1963.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
Erik Ortiz Erik Ortiz is a senior reporter for NBC News Digital focusing on racial injustice and social inequality.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Those who choose to incorporate this mindset not only create more efficient processes and reduce costs, but also help tackle larger societal challenges, such as climate change and social inequality.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
During his address on Friday, the King also spoke sympathetically to member nations on the challenges of climate change, a crisis that has exposed deep global inequality.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
Erik Ortiz Erik Ortiz is a senior reporter for NBC News Digital focusing on racial injustice and social inequality.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Those who choose to incorporate this mindset not only create more efficient processes and reduce costs, but also help tackle larger societal challenges, such as climate change and social inequality.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
During his address on Friday, the King also spoke sympathetically to member nations on the challenges of climate change, a crisis that has exposed deep global inequality.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
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The same mindset appears today in the national differences between company total return ratios: The sum of dividend payments and share buybacks as a percentage of net income averaged 83% for U.S. companies in 2022, but just 29% for Japanese companies.Michael Useem, Fortune Asia, 24 Oct. 2024
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In March 2023, the artist and Adidas parted ways after creative differences, a source told The Hollywood Reporter.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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New York’s diversity in professional opportunities – from Wall Street to tech startups – creates multiple paths to six-figure success.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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This means that the remaining population is severely limited in genetic diversity, which is a critical problem because inbreeding can make the species vulnerable to disease and reduce its adaptability to changing environments.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Expect a robust selection of spacious condominiums, luxury mountain chalets, and backcountry cabins, most of which are within walking distance from one of Snowmass or Aspen Mountain’s peak-reaching gondolas and ski resorts.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Modernity’s distance and fear of death made modern specters more fearful than ever before.Tithi Bhattacharya / Made by History, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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At an unfathomably small scale, Ortega-Jiménez’s toy buzzes with an imbalance: A motor draws negative charges inward, forcing positive charges to the wand’s surface.Max G. Levy, WIRED, 27 Oct. 2024
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In people with depression, imaging studies have shown that the memory and intellectual circuits are less active while the emotional signals are overactive, and that imbalance likely contributes to the negativity and hopelessness that are hallmarks of depression.Alice Park, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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This divergence highlights bitcoin’s growing recognition as a store of value and hedge against economic instability.Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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This divergence can lead to differing opinions within the team, particularly when introducing new or unconventional methodologies.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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Next time you’re caught in a disagreement, try a lighthearted, funny remark or make a silly face to lighten the atmosphere.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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There is disagreement over whether Medicare should be run by the private sector.Stephanie Armour | KFF Health News, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Voting rights groups worry AI models may deepen information disparities for Spanish-speaking voters, who are being heavily courted by Democrats and Republicans up and down the ballot.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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In many cases, these new approaches are uprooting decades-long healthcare oligopolies, payment structures and disparities in care.Seth Joseph, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Cross-generational collaboration and mentorship programs can help reduce friction and promote mutual respect.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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But of course, there’s a little bit of friction here and there.Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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