Example Sentences

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As that gauge hovered around 60 points, there were conflicting signals about the future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

There were conflicting reports about Wine's whereabouts after claims that police and the army had raided his home on Friday night.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

"However, there were conflicting reports about these changes, with some places showing earlier peaks, some not changing, and some were later in the year."

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024

There were conflicting claims of who was responsible for the hospital blast.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2023

“Mebbe he will,” replied Andrew, with a voice in which were conflicting emotions, pride and sadness, and a struggle for self-renunciation.

From The Portion of Labor by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins