at odds
idiom
: not agreeing with each other : in a state of disagreement
The parents and teachers are still at odds (about/over what to teach the students).
—often + withThe two groups have long been at odds with each other.
He was completely at odds with the way the problem was being handled.
The results of the study are at odds with our previous findings.
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For the crypto industry, which has long been at odds with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Chair Gary Gensler in particular, the bill could significantly impact its legal strategy.
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Tonya Evans, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
But tariffs − which, along with tax cuts and deporting undocumented immigrants, are among Trump's top priorities − are at odds with Trump's promise to eradicate inflation.
—Ben Adler, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2024
Still, the most egregious trait of Trump’s campaign was his willingness to state highly consequential claims that were entirely at odds with reality, standing by them when challenged and sailing on — dismissive or seemingly oblivious to all criticism.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 14 Sep. 2024
India and Pakistan have long been at odds in the disputed and heavily militarized region of Kashmir, which both countries claim in its entirety.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 14 Sep. 2024
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Tonya Evans, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
But tariffs − which, along with tax cuts and deporting undocumented immigrants, are among Trump's top priorities − are at odds with Trump's promise to eradicate inflation.
—Ben Adler, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2024
Still, the most egregious trait of Trump’s campaign was his willingness to state highly consequential claims that were entirely at odds with reality, standing by them when challenged and sailing on — dismissive or seemingly oblivious to all criticism.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 14 Sep. 2024
India and Pakistan have long been at odds in the disputed and heavily militarized region of Kashmir, which both countries claim in its entirety.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 14 Sep. 2024
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“At odds.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20odds. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024.
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