contrast
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Newcastle, by contrast, are still reeling from a poor window.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
These three states, by contrast, have no alternative ways of exporting their oil or natural gas, and therefore face a collapse in revenues.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
In contrast, ants given low or moderate amounts of caffeine quickly became more efficient.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
By contrast, the poorest half of the country owns just 2.5% of America’s wealth.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
In contrast to Whitaker, one of the chess caravan’s more delightful players was Glenn T. Hartleb, an expert-level Floridian.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 1
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