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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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Recent Examples of inequality
Despite that fact, Steven Rosenthal, a senior fellow at the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center, a joint venture between the Urban Institute and the Brookings Institution, believes that Trump's proposals will exacerbate economic inequality in the U.S.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
So, however, does failing to help debtors: Debt is one of the greatest drivers of wealth inequality.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Based on an original script by Rock, pic is described to us by sources as a contemporary tale of Hollywood excess and inequality.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Her research and writing focus on gender, health and inequality.
—Marianne Cooper, Harvard Business Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
So, however, does failing to help debtors: Debt is one of the greatest drivers of wealth inequality.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Based on an original script by Rock, pic is described to us by sources as a contemporary tale of Hollywood excess and inequality.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Her research and writing focus on gender, health and inequality.
—Marianne Cooper, Harvard Business Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
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The difference between CVs and résumés The most obvious difference between CVs and résumés is length.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The difference is largely due to changes in derivative liabilities, gain on sale of mine property, and gain on extinguishment of debt.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company remains committed to sustainability and social impact, with initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Festivals are spaces that celebrate art, cultural diversity, and community, bringing people together.Variety, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Because of Jupiter’s distance from Earth, the probe won’t arrive until April 2030.Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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More than 7 in 10 adults are worried that the election results could lead to violence and nearly 1 in 3 have experienced tension and distance from their family members.The Courier-Journal, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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Helium is kept in pressurized tanks, and any leak can lower the system's pressure, risking an imbalance in fuel delivery to the engines, which could cause unstable combustion or even an engine shutdown.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Dak Prescott, who just shattered NFL records with a new contract extension, is playing like a bottom-half quarterback thanks to the imbalance.Jesse Reed, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Therefore a negative or bearish divergence was formed.Tom Aspray, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Republican voters are prioritizing the economy over immigration as their main concern for the 2024 presidential election, showing a significant divergence from former President Donald Trump's emphasis on border security.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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Miss Manners notes that this is not a political disagreement, nor a misunderstanding, nor a private thought that was not meant for public consumption, nor a joke gone wrong.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Negotiations have been rife with disagreement when the states have come together, such as in early 2023, when six of the states in the basin united to propose a plan for water conservation.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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These disparities in attitude will intensify as the war gets closer to an end and as Ukraine’s postwar status comes into sharper focus.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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These late donations are pretty consistent with the candidates’ disparity in fundraising throughout the campaign, noted Jennifer Nicoll Victor, a professor of political science at George Mason University.Zach Everson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Wear them beneath any V-neck sweater or sweater dress for a very chic look that doesn’t cause any friction or add bulk to the arms.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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If the trash were in a lower Earth orbit, like around the distance from Earth to the International Space Station, debris would break down due to friction.Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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