as in difference
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
Despite that fact, Steven Rosenthal, a senior fellow at the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center, a joint venture between the Urban Institute and the Brookings Institution, believes that Trump's proposals will exacerbate economic inequality in the U.S.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
So, however, does failing to help debtors: Debt is one of the greatest drivers of wealth inequality.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Based on an original script by Rock, pic is described to us by sources as a contemporary tale of Hollywood excess and inequality.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Her research and writing focus on gender, health and inequality.
—Marianne Cooper, Harvard Business Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
So, however, does failing to help debtors: Debt is one of the greatest drivers of wealth inequality.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Based on an original script by Rock, pic is described to us by sources as a contemporary tale of Hollywood excess and inequality.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Her research and writing focus on gender, health and inequality.
—Marianne Cooper, Harvard Business Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
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The difference between CVs and résumés The most obvious difference between CVs and résumés is length.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The difference is largely due to changes in derivative liabilities, gain on sale of mine property, and gain on extinguishment of debt.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company remains committed to sustainability and social impact, with initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Festivals are spaces that celebrate art, cultural diversity, and community, bringing people together.Variety, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The reason being is to not overwhelm the whole creatures and maintain a safe distance from them.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Visitors to this picturesque city in the Alsace region can pop in and out of 13 quaint markets, all within walking distance of each other in the old town.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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Otherwise, the imbalance of 70% male to 30% female in companies will persist, especially in leadership roles.Corinne Post, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This condition causes an imbalance in the microscopic organisms within the body, which can have negative impacts on health, per Cleveland Clinic.Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Therefore a negative or bearish divergence was formed.Tom Aspray, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Republican voters are prioritizing the economy over immigration as their main concern for the 2024 presidential election, showing a significant divergence from former President Donald Trump's emphasis on border security.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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Miss Manners notes that this is not a political disagreement, nor a misunderstanding, nor a private thought that was not meant for public consumption, nor a joke gone wrong.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Negotiations have been rife with disagreement when the states have come together, such as in early 2023, when six of the states in the basin united to propose a plan for water conservation.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Key steps include: Conduct a Pay Equity Audit: Review compensation structures to identify and resolve disparities before the new laws take effect.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Here’s what the Trump presidency could mean for the housing market A factor that drove young men to the polls may have been perceived economic disparities, according to experts, which ultimately helped Trump win.Jessica Dickler,Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Moments of friction with China spurred India’s search for stronger partnerships.Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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The latter studs the surface of a ball like barnacles to enhance friction, yet the material still spreads thin and even, like toothpaste.Evan Bush, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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