contrast

Example Sentences

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In contrast, diets rich in dairy proteins and wheat gluten almost completely prevented the bacteria from establishing itself in the gut.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

In contrast, withdrawing $10,000 from an IRA would trigger income tax based on your bracket — roughly $1,200 in a 12% tax bracket, $2,200 in a 22% bracket, or $2,400 in a 24% bracket.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Nepal, in contrast, took only six months to hold its elections.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

By contrast, less than 3% of students at Springfield Technical Community College, 20 miles from Smith, claim disabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Elizebeth, by contrast, had spent her career cracking a wide variety of messages.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield