conflicting
adjective
con·flict·ing
kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 
: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible
conflicting theories
Examples of conflicting in a Sentence
conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2025
The conflicting stances put the Trump administration in a bind, legal experts say.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 20 Feb. 2025
Align On Vision And Values Divergent visions or conflicting values can create friction.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The future, for now, is filled with toxic cleanup, insurance adjustments and conflicting visions for rebuilding.
—Sam Lubell, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conflicting
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflicting. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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