contrast
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This is in contrast to the donations by Jeff Yass, John Walton and others for scholarships to individual students to schools of their choice that can change their life prospects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
In contrast to Raman, Bass has been a strong supporter of the Summer Games, while suggesting more needs to be done to make sure average Angelenos benefit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
In contrast, the upper layers, where most of the animal remains were discovered, contained materials that had become mixed together.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
This causes a greater contrast with the warmer tropics which can fire up a more potent jet stream - the fast moving, narrow band of fast winds high in the atmosphere.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
In contrast, Europeans in North America are generally shown as being fully clothed, even in the sweltering heat of summer.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
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Although the contrasts between the two hemispheres are clearly visible at the surface and within the crust, scientists have been uncertain whether similar differences extend deep into the lunar mantle.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
New York City Ballet’s fall season, through Sunday, kicked off last month with a weeklong run of George Balanchine’s 1967 “Jewels,” a mixed bill of marvelous variety and contrasts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Absent the top of the internet bubble, the contrasts plotted in the accompanying chart would be even bigger.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
The race to succeed Ricardo Lara as California insurance commissioner following the devastating January 2025 wildfires is a classic study in contrasts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Visually, Saline and I were a study in contrasts.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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Almeida contrasted the model to the current leading LLMs, which he said can effectively execute tasks with human involvement but are “unbelievably useless for automation.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Her rhetoric about being a submissive housewife contrasted with her role as TPUSA’s CEO.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
That contrasted with some other high-profile names, who Haas have continued to outperform this year.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
She contrasted it with the 1999 eclipse, when more than 30 million approved glasses were distributed nationwide.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
The story contrasted those demands with the science showing that when someone was being responsive, it wasn’t the same thing as being effective.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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Around the islands, shallow waters glow in brilliant shades of turquoise, contrasting sharply with the dark blue of the deeper surrounding ocean.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Different rooms are said to explore contrasting sensations, with some emphasizing touch, sound or visuals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
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
“No, child. Not gold. I blended the colors, contrasting bright yellow with darker hues. That’s what gives it a three-dimensional effect.”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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