contrast
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By contrast, the European Central Bank raised its key rate for the first time in almost three years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Mid- and small-cap stocks, by contrast, have enjoyed both earnings growth and expanding multiples.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
By contrast, studies from Europe and South America found either no increased risk or even lower risks.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
By contrast, experts say, the Mexican government owns only seven of Kahlo’s approximately 152 known works.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Jess observed that it was the contrast between slaving under a tyrant and voluntary cooperation that arose from determination and good fellowship.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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Denton’s pharmaceutical background contrasts with Nike veterans; CEO Hill expects him to aid the company’s turnaround.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
In a hearty lentil-and-vegetable soup, lemon juice contrasts those earthy, spicy flavors with tang and a hint of sweetness.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
That contrasts with ether, where funding is negative — suggesting short sellers are willing to pay to maintain bearish positions.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
Mr. Mann directed the ad titled “They Not Like Us,” which contrasts L.A.’s homeless crisis with the palatial homes where Ms. Bass and Ms. Raman live.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
Board of Education was a place of stark contrasts in black and white.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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A 2023 cohort study contrasted more than 6,000 top-division male soccer players with more than 56,000 matched controls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
The prosecutor said his "denials ring hollow when contrasted with their accounts".
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
The researchers contrasted the average returns of the hedge funds that met their specific criteria with all other hedge funds between 2006 and 2024.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
They contrasted those with the lack of similar pledges by Musk’s AI company, xAI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
He looked out over the cemetery, where bright green grass contrasted with the faded marble of tombstones, and the tombstones reflected the cold gray of the sky.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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Since England's defeat by eventual champions India in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in Mumbai in March, the two sides have had contrasting fortunes.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Titmouse’s work, in development by a number of directors with contrasting tones, will be shown on a variety of formats, ranging from cinema screens to full-room projections.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
The two-speed nature of China’s economic growth became more pronounced last month as retail sales contracted for the first time since the pandemic, contrasting with a continued exports boom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Brazil’s central bank is expected to cut its benchmark rate from 14.5%, contrasting with other major economies.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
Géricault created the impression of motion through contrasting the postures of his figures.
From "The Annotated Mona Lisa" by Carol Strickland and John Boswell
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