divergency
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divergencies
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Origin of divergency
From the Medieval Latin word dīvergentia, dating back to 1700–10. See diverge, -ency
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“When we look from a consumer point of view, we continue to see divergency in spending between the income groups,” he said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2025
Failure of Arms Limitation, The divergency of opinions is held respon sible for the failure; although it is thought likely that in the future " a satisfactory formula may be found," Naval Agreement.
From Time Magazine Archive
The relationship is sometimes one of divergency or competition of trades.
From The Evolution of Modern Capitalism A Study of Machine Production by J. A. (John Atkinson) Hobson
It is, moreover, established beyond dispute that in certain cases, in consequence of an inborn predisposition, contrary sexual inclinations make their appearance, and that these represent a divergency from the proper sexual characters.
From The Sexual Life of the Child by Eden Paul
I have perceived many symptoms lately of your growing divergency from the ideas with which The Flag of Judah was started.
From Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People by Israel Zangwill
“During this summer driving season, there have been many divergencies between oil prices and the cost of gasoline at the pump,” Mr. Deese wrote.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 11, 2021
“And smart leaders have a heart and soul … So how do you navigate those divergencies, but how do you equally leverage the parallels?”
From Washington Times ● Jan. 19, 2020
Now Japanese and United States policy, they are many divergencies.
From Time Magazine Archive
Most regional differences are hangovers from historical divergencies in region al economies.
From Time Magazine Archive
Far more serious, to say nothing of the episode of the chamberlain's visit, are the divergencies of the several versions as to the very substance of the story.
From What was the Gunpowder Plot? The Traditional Story Tested by Original Evidence by John Gerard
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