be conflicting
[bi kənˈflɪktɪŋ]
verb phrase
estar em conflito; estar conflitante; ser contraditório
1. to be in opposition or disagreement; to be contradictory or incompatible
The two reports are conflicting in their findings.
Os dois relatórios estão em conflito em suas conclusões.
2. to have or show a conflict of interest or incompatible elements
Your statements are conflicting with your previous claims.
Suas declarações estão conflitando com suas afirmações anteriores.
3. to be in active dispute or disagreement
Their interests are conflicting over the company's future direction.
Seus interesses estão em conflito sobre a direção futura da empresa.
In Brazilian business and academic contexts, the phrase 'estar em conflito' is frequently used when discussing competing interests, contradictory reports, or disagreements. In American English, 'be conflicting' is often used in formal or written communication rather than casual speech, where alternatives like 'clash' or 'disagree' are preferred.
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