discrepancies
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Hedge funds use substantial leverage to arbitrage these discrepancies.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
When the bureau found discrepancies, it tended to settle for reprimands and improvement plans, rarely going so far as to revoke a dealer’s license.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Policies that reward multiyear development, encourage roster stability and address discrepancies in age and eligibility could help restore balance without undermining competition.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Yet the poll panel used a new, AI-driven process to flag what it called "logical discrepancies" in their records, treating them as doubtful voters.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
That accounts for some of the discrepancies that readers may note between this book’s dates and those quoted in some standard reference books on early food production.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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