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as in inconsistency
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as in imbalance
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Recent Examples of unevenness
Those numbers are key for hotels, restaurants, arts institutions, bars and neighborhoods still working through the unevenness of the city’s recovery.
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Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The unevenness of the crackdown has revealed Lebanon’s dilemma.
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Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
And despite the unevenness in his game, his shooting and scoring would be helpful in a world without Powell and/or Herro.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
That unevenness is putting pressure on families.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
The early work of the NBS focused primarily on consumer goods, but war changed that as well, and the bureau was quickly called to help fix the issue of national manufacturing unevenness.
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Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
The early work of the NBS focused primarily on consumer goods, but war changed that as well, and the bureau was quickly called to help fix the issue of national manufacturing unevenness.
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Kory Stamper,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Despite its unevenness, The Bone Temple delivers enough carnage and ritual sacrifice to satiate the horror flock.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
With this unevenness and weakness in some sectors, the next big question is what could tip the balance toward a slowdown or another year of growth.
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Brian Blank,
The Conversation,
29 Dec. 2025
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The unevenness of the crackdown has revealed Lebanon’s dilemma.
—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
And despite the unevenness in his game, his shooting and scoring would be helpful in a world without Powell and/or Herro.
—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
That unevenness is putting pressure on families.
—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
The early work of the NBS focused primarily on consumer goods, but war changed that as well, and the bureau was quickly called to help fix the issue of national manufacturing unevenness.
—
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
The early work of the NBS focused primarily on consumer goods, but war changed that as well, and the bureau was quickly called to help fix the issue of national manufacturing unevenness.
—
Kory Stamper,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Despite its unevenness, The Bone Temple delivers enough carnage and ritual sacrifice to satiate the horror flock.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
With this unevenness and weakness in some sectors, the next big question is what could tip the balance toward a slowdown or another year of growth.
—
Brian Blank,
The Conversation,
29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unevenness
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The timing couldn’t be better for the Royals, whose bullpen has been stretched thin by injuries and inconsistency.
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When that foundation is weak, AI amplifies every gap, inconsistency and blind spot.
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Among the potential complications are severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and loss of fluid volume in the body, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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Signs Your Oral Microbiome Is Out of Balance Persistent bad breath that does not resolve with brushing is one of the most common early signs of bacterial imbalance.
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Others are chasing answers for chronic bloating, pain or irregularity that no doctor has been able to explain.
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The immediate trigger for Saturday’s protest was the reported irregularity in a recent exam that quickly became a broader outlet for frustration over India’s education system and limited job opportunities.
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Following the controversy, SCUSD formed a task force made up of Black community leaders and advocates, which later developed a set of recommendations for the district to better address its racial disparities.
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To address disparities, the report calls for short-term and long-term initiatives that target 12 major issues.
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Peruvians voted in favor of Fujimori amid a surge in violent crime, extortion and years of political instability.
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Leaders are facing a range of barriers to growth in 2026, including cybersecurity threats (58%), regulations and corporate tax rates (43%), inflation (42%), geopolitical instability (40%), and supply chain issues (35%).
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For example, recent episodes about the benefits of music, the health costs of air pollution, solving societal and economic inequality, and the importance of gut health can help listeners.
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Babeuf was betrayed by an informant, put on trial in 1797, and eventually acquitted of conspiracy, but he was executed for committing his ideas about inequality to print.
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Before the earthquakes, the government generally defended its national health system as robust, blaming shortcomings on sanctions imposed by the United States.
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The German team opened the 2026 tournament with a 7–1 win over debutant Curaçao, but an unconvincing performance in a 2–1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire exposed the team’s shortcomings.
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That does, admittedly, become its own detriment as the record stretches into the latter half.
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That said, rookies — if not immediately ready — can be a detriment to any team.
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“Unevenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unevenness. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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