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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
Manipulation of interest rates, unchecked monetary expansion, and inflation targeting have profound consequences for ordinary people, driving up the cost of living and deepening wealth inequality—all without republican oversight.
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Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Several other companies across industries -- including Amazon, Meta and McDonalds -- have stepped back and ended their diversity and inclusion initiatives that were largely pledged after the police killing of George Floyd and subsequent protests against racial inequality.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2025
Private restaurants in residential buildings were popular during an earlier period that parallels the extraordinary wealth and inequality in New York City of today: the late 1800s and early 1900s, known as the Gilded Age.
—Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Housing affordability, broadband coverage and income inequality are also factors in the review.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
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Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Several other companies across industries -- including Amazon, Meta and McDonalds -- have stepped back and ended their diversity and inclusion initiatives that were largely pledged after the police killing of George Floyd and subsequent protests against racial inequality.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2025
Private restaurants in residential buildings were popular during an earlier period that parallels the extraordinary wealth and inequality in New York City of today: the late 1800s and early 1900s, known as the Gilded Age.
—Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Housing affordability, broadband coverage and income inequality are also factors in the review.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
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The former executive did point to a meaningful difference between X and DOGE, however: The government is big and complex.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Liverpool fans have tried to play ‘spot the difference’ between Arne Slot’s style of play and that of the previous Jurgen Klopp era ever since the Dutchman’s first game in charge back in August.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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But Duffy, charged with overseeing the country's transportation projects and policies, also criticized diversity and hiring initiatives on Sunday.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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While investigators were just getting started on investigating the cause of a midair collision near Reagan National Airport between an Army helicopter and a jetliner, Trump began speculating that federal diversity and inclusion efforts were somehow to blame.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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More than 5 miles of nature trails are within walking distance.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2025
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The proposal for affordable homes would be located at 1655 Berryessa Road in San Jose, a short distance from the Berryessa BART station.—
George Avalos,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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The individual may become overly dependent on others for validation, causing an imbalance in the relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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It’s often caused by an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone hormones.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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This divergence implies that the selling pressure is beginning to alleviate, and a potential bottom could be imminent.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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What's more, the Nation's Report Card highlights some worrying divergence happening within those scores.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
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In our 27 years of working with grassroots and immigrant faith leaders across NYC, the Interfaith Center of New York has found that there are plenty of areas of disagreement between faith traditions.—
Chloe Breyer,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Easier Said Than Done Speaking of their disagreement, another common answer in the thread was no one was in the wrong.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Given that disparity, the average investor who invested $50,000 could have gotten an extra $115 of interest by picking a longer-term CD and cashing it in early, their research suggests.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine will hold the distinction of being the only HBCU medical school in the Gulf South, reinforcing Xavier’s commitment to addressing healthcare disparities and fostering diversity in the medical profession.—
Kizzy Cox,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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Despite the friction, Trace emphasized his love for his father but expressed a lack of respect due to the situation.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The friction between the two continued on the Jan. 27 episode of 90 Day: The Last Resort after Florian felt he was not invited to a party hosted by Julia and Brandon, who are also participating in the couples’ retreat, on the previous episode.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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