conflicting
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- conflictingly adverb
- nonconflicting adjective
- unconflicting adjective
- unconflictingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of conflicting
Example Sentences
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But while the massive US military build-up in the Middle East had made military action look all but certain, the 79-year-old Republican repeatedly gave conflicting signals.
From Barron's
These should be conflicting instincts, but in “Brawler,” Groff successfully blends the depth of the long view and the drama of the pivotal moment.
From Los Angeles Times
We appear to be reaching remote-work equilibrium, after years of conflicting trends and predictions.
Ortega then exited the film, citing her conflicting filming schedule for Netflix’s “Wednesday.”
From Los Angeles Times
“Markets appear to be weighing these conflicting signals and are beginning to price in a degree of risk, evident in the oil rally,” SignatureFD’s chief investment officer Tony Welch says in a note.
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