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Using satellite data, they found groundwater levels actually rise during big snow years, in contrast to most years, when it continues to fall.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Disney’s attendance surge stands in contrast to its competitors, including Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld, which have reported weaker foot traffic compared with last year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

Such jovial remarks from a smiling Maresca in news conferences are in contrast to predecessor Guardiola, who often looked like he would rather be anywhere else but in that chair.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Daco said Warsh's speech was likely to stand in contrast to ones from his predecessors, who often spoke about their vision of economic policy-making or current crises.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

Emma brooded over her own flaws, in contrast to what she considered Fanny’s moral superiority.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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