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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
In an interview with CBS News that aired Sunday morning, Dimon discussed economic inequality, inflation and job insecurity—noting that Trump's messaging aligned with voter concerns.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Newsom and other California Democrats have long held the state up as a national leader in addressing environmental issues, social inequality and economic innovation.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 11 Jan. 2025
Taxing big fortunes is a way of fighting against inequality.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Jan. 2025
Corruption, unemployment, inequality and poor living conditions have sparked widespread anger in Mozambique and around the region at political leaders viewed as out of touch.
—Tavares Cebola, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Newsom and other California Democrats have long held the state up as a national leader in addressing environmental issues, social inequality and economic innovation.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 11 Jan. 2025
Taxing big fortunes is a way of fighting against inequality.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Jan. 2025
Corruption, unemployment, inequality and poor living conditions have sparked widespread anger in Mozambique and around the region at political leaders viewed as out of touch.
—Tavares Cebola, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for inequality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
Noun
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The difference this time, Molinar said, is that the goal will come with a detailed plan for reaching it.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2025
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The difference between success and failure has always been whether the technology was good enough to be adopted even when government support was withdrawn.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Sacramento was the 28th-most diverse city in the United States, according to 2024 WalletHub study, which looked at socioeconomic and cultural diversity.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Jan. 2025
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McKinsey’s Diversity Matters Report found that diversity in both gender and ethnicity leads to better financial outcomes for businesses.—
Darpan Munjal,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The additional distance required to get around the arena and in front of the box added a mile and changed to the marathon’s original 25-mile distance.—
Venkat Viswanathan,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Later, as the family take a picture together, Eunice suddenly looks past the camera and into the distance.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
17 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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Water currents and thermal barriers isolated these manatees from populations in Mexico and the Caribbean, leading to genetic divergence.—
Beth Brady,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2025
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Some, such as Bologna and now Monaco, do offer divergence from the increasingly identikit football systems.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Peace-makers are threatened by disagreements and go along with the group to create harmony and keep the peace.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The case doesn’t have the customary hallmarks of cases that warrant Supreme Court action, Greely told me, such as disagreements among appellate circuits requiring resolution.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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This action is an important step toward righting historic wrongs, correcting sentencing disparities, and providing deserving individuals the opportunity to return to their families and communities after spending far too much time behind bars.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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By promoting healthy habits and reducing health disparities, these programs create a more equitable and supportive workplace environment for all.—
Alex Shubat,
Forbes,
17 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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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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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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