contrast

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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

In contrast, more evolved red giants showed a much lower rate of just 0.11%.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

In stark contrast, works by artists like Chittaprosad, who was known for his sharp social and political critique, depict working-class life.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

By contrast, the Blue Owl private funds change hands at their net asset values.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Pencil tips whisper against paper all around me, a gentle contrast to the coarse rip of my book bag’s zipper, the obnoxious clacking of its buckles.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day