How to Use at odds in a Sentence

at odds

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  • The memo acknowledges its reading is at odds with how federal courts have understood Olmstead for nearly three decades.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • This comes after Globe reported that Jackman and Foster are currently at odds over where to live.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 June 2026
  • Running with authority down the stretch, Hit Show rolled home ahead of some of the world’s best race horses at odds of 50 to 1.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Polls suggest at least so far, Newsom and other prominent Democratic politicians who’ve opposed the measure are at odds with their base.
    — Ben Paviour july 2, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Myth versus reality But the iconic imagery and myths of Route 66 are often at odds with the reality of the road.
    — Daniel Milowski, The Conversation, 29 June 2026
  • Since then, the board and bondholders of the power company's debt have been at odds over compensation, with multiple mediation attempts failing.
    — ABC News, 30 June 2026
  • Since then, the board and bondholders of the power company’s debt have been at odds over compensation, with multiple mediation attempts failing.
    — Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • The claims in the lawsuit — which included allegations that the dancers felt pressured in going to nude shows and interacting with performers— stand at odds with Lizzo’s public image and message.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
  • That stands in contrast to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who's been publicly at odds with the White House a lot lately.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • In my opinion, Carl can self-sabotage by amplifying the scale, scope and landscape of what had been negotiated, accordingly placing himself and his counterparties at odds.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • Makarim denied all charges, arguing that the prices paid were below market and that the internal evaluations were outdated and at odds with the urgent demands of schooling during the Covid-19 pandemic.
    — Chandra Asmara, Fortune, 30 June 2026
  • Trump’s position puts him at odds with several leading lawmakers in the Republican Party, who called for a constitutional amendment to limit birthright citizenship after the justices handed down the 6-3 ruling.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2026
  • The question itself doesn’t really matter because Titi immediately jumps in to defend KC, resulting in a hostile back-and-forth between Titi and Trinity that is completely at odds with the sisterhood this villa has been known for up until now.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 29 June 2026
  • Speaking ahead of the vote, and a rally in front of the Shubert Organization offices, 32BJ SEIU Executive Vice President Denis Johnston, said the two parties, who have been negotiating since early June, are at odds over wages, in particular.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026

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