contrast
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But in this case, the contrast is amplified by the sheer size of the country and the regional differences in food and travel culture.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026
In contrast, the nonmanufacturing PMI is projected to slip to 50.0 from 50.1, as heavier-than-usual rainfall in the Yangtze River Delta and southern China might have disrupted construction and outdoor services.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
By contrast, most men provide a sperm sample and wait for science to do its thing.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
"By contrast, heatwaves during the already warmer summers reduce economic activity, as physical exertion outdoors becomes increasingly impaired," it said.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
In contrast to my P.E. coach, the typing teacher was well dressed.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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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