contrast
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A stock, by contrast, is a claim of ownership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
By contrast the Laos centre will likely be used exclusively by the Laotian and Chinese militaries, Koh said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Perhaps, but it was certainly in contrast to the mood music just a few hours before kick-off.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
In contrast, higher consumption of sweets was associated with faster ventricular enlargement and greater hippocampal atrophy.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
In contrast, Leonardo saw that the heart was at the center of things—at the heart of things.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
This contrasts with the approach taken by many US firms, which largely focus on proprietary models accessed through paid subscriptions or company platforms.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
"Brazil has regulations that have expanded and forced platforms to develop control and verification mechanisms," Paganotti said, adding that this contrasts with a dearth of legislation elsewhere in the region.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Kelly’s imposing height, several inches above 6 feet, contrasts with his soft facial features and warm smile, making him the poster child for the figure of the gentle giant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
This contrasts with closed-source AI, which is designed to be controlled and private.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
His shoulder armor is enormous and hulking, so shiny that it reflects the sky and contrasts sharply against his dark skin.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
The message contrasted from that of a post Wietrzyk made earlier in the week that, according to the Athletic, also included a selfie of the athlete apparently in a hospital bed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Her rhetoric about being a submissive housewife contrasted with her role as TPUSA’s CEO.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
It was contrasted with a picture released by the court on Thursday, in which a worn, white-haired Xu stood unsmiling, flanked by two police officers as he faced a panel of judges.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
That contrasted with some other high-profile names, who Haas have continued to outperform this year.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Both my T-shirt and the flannel look hopelessly old and worn when contrasted with everything bright and new in this penthouse suite.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
Outside his neighborhood, dozens of freshly painted jacks stand out along the roadside, their bright colors contrasting with the deteriorating streets nearby.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Its primary mistake is analyzing alternatives with different risks and maturities while contrasting costs without adjustments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
An unexpected bold red with a contrasting strip of vibrant blue trim.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
A poached whitefish dish was another standout, paired with rice prepared in several different ways to add contrasting textures.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
I couldn’t help contrasting Nigel’s lessons with Rufus’s.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
Vocabulary lists containing contrast
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 2
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Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 2
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