contrasted
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But the uptick citywide this year contrasted sharply with Raman’s district, where homelessness actually decreased by 49%.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Its results contrasted with those of Microsoft, another tech giant that has faced investor doubts but beat analyst expectations on Wednesday, driven by its cloud and artificial intelligence businesses.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
The decline in industrial output contrasted with expectations from economists polled by The Wall Street Journal for a 0.2% increase.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Steven C. Kemp’s sets contrasted the forbiddingly gray and angular environment of Atlas with the riotously colored, luminescent trees and rocks of the world outside.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 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
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