contrast

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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

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

Based on futures contracts, German electricity prices for next month are five times those of France - an eye-watering contrast.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Against this contrast, Nole had to tell them that they didn’t know how to fly around Mount St. Helens.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone