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contrast

[kuhn-trast, kon-trast, kon-trast] / kənˈtræst, ˈkɒn træst, ˈkɒn træst /




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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

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

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

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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