contrast
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In contrast to Orban, Magyar repeated his support for Ukraine's right to defend itself against Russian attacks, despite his country's longstanding disputes with Kyiv, including over the status of its Hungarian-speaking minority.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
In contrast, his brother had been in a stable and far cheaper foster placement for years.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
That’s a stark contrast with Shein, which has been accused of overworking and underpaying its workers and of being a massive industry polluter.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Adam Smith, by contrast, argued that free enterprise and the uncoordinated pursuit of individual self-interest would lead to better outcomes for more people.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
By contrast, ancient foragers regularly ate dozens of different foodstuffs.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 2
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