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Recent Examples of incompatibility
Both lines of reasoning, while simplistic, contain kernels of a much larger truth: the fundamental incompatibility of the Gulf political-economic model with the category of refugee.
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Michael Ewers, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2015
Mitter perceives deeper incompatibilities between Beijing and Washington.
—Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2021
The damaging results of improper software rollouts are multifold, but here are some common examples:
Fragmentation And Inconsistency
Updates can be deployed inconsistently across devices without proper testing and staging, leading to version fragmentation, software incompatibility and more.
—Yadhu Gopalan, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Bots, bugs and software incompatibilities can block a seemingly fitting candidate from passing the initial round of application vetting, which can be extremely frustrating for both the recruiter and jobseeker.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
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Michael Ewers, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2015
Mitter perceives deeper incompatibilities between Beijing and Washington.
—Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2021
The damaging results of improper software rollouts are multifold, but here are some common examples:
Fragmentation And Inconsistency
Updates can be deployed inconsistently across devices without proper testing and staging, leading to version fragmentation, software incompatibility and more.
—Yadhu Gopalan, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Bots, bugs and software incompatibilities can block a seemingly fitting candidate from passing the initial round of application vetting, which can be extremely frustrating for both the recruiter and jobseeker.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for incompatibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incompatibility
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That would include starting pitching depth as the 38-year-old Darvish has thrown just 218 innings over the last two seasons and Waldron and Vásquez have to iron out their inconsistencies to truly cement their spots in the organization.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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Left-back has been scrutinised due to Andy Robertson’s inconsistency and Kostas Tsimikas not being a long-term solution.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Many of our brave officers are hampered by policy incongruence that many times lead to inaction.—
Anthony Segrich,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2025
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The incongruence between my days performing abortions and the joy that overflows the delivery room with each birth is stark.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Setting aside the delightful incongruity between the coach who once promised to bite off peoples’ kneecaps and his miniature companions, the fourth-down factor is a big part of what makes the Lions Must-See TV.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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The incongruity of profit maximization was brought to public attention in the UK recently, as the scale of river pollution from water utility companies becomes ever more apparent.—
Aissa Dearing,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Jan. 2025
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And the main driver of the inconsistences seems to be due to contractual obligations and profits.—
Jake Frederico,
The Arizona Republic,
21 Apr. 2023
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Very inconsistent with practices, which led to inconsistence with games.—
Percy Allen,
The Seattle Times,
31 July 2018
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But Roy is widely seen as an extreme long shot for the job given his antagonism to leadership and his previous votes against procedural rules — legislation designed by the Rules panel that governs debate and consideration of amendments on the House floor — despite being on the committee.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
3 Jan. 2025
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Archival footage helps the director explore the history of Cuban resistance, its antagonism to the American imperial project and Fidel Castro’s evolving reputation.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Nov. 2024
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