contrast
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The documents also illuminate a glaring contrast between the training of Marines and that of immigration agents, who have been accused repeatedly of using unnecessary force against peaceful protesters, bystanders and immigrants during enforcement operations.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Make of this debate what you will, but his numbers are clear, in contrast to generalized claims.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
So any future metrics that have to do with the speed of service is in direct contrast with staffing and how highly customizable Starbucks’s drinks have become.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
This outcome stands in contrast to standard care, where about 25% of patients treated with surgery followed by chemotherapy are expected to see their cancer return within three years.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
In contrast to its all-black surface, the submarine section of the Rock of Nisir was vividly bright, clad in rosy coral and coated in plant life.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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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