conflicting
adjective
con·flict·ing
kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 
: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible
conflicting theories
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conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene
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The conflicting statements surrounding Sharmahd's death have fueled tensions between Germany and Iran, with Germany responding by closing three Iranian consulates within its borders.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Millions of dollars have been spent trying to sway Kentuckians on a constitutional amendment that appears on the November ballot, with both sides sharing conflicting information that has left some voters confused.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
When Trump was hospitalized with COVID that year while running for re-election, his medical team offered conflicting accounts about the status of his health.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Millions of dollars have been spent trying to sway Kentuckians on a constitutional amendment that appears on the November ballot, with both sides sharing conflicting information that has left some voters confused.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
Yet, the biggest contributor to inflation -- soaring housing costs -- has sparked conflicting emotions.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflicting. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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