stark
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The audience was transported to the set of a classic detective film, with colorful vintage cars placed amidst the museum's stark concrete curves and moody lighting.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
This issue is especially stark in the U.S., as it is one of the few developed nations where there is no federal, legally mandated paid time off.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
The stark contrast between the two, and the suggestion of backstage access, make the photos irresistible to fans.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
But the effect has been most stark on the Indian rupee, which has hit record lows in recent weeks, increasing the cost of imports and adding pressure on inflation.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
They crossed into a field and plodded on toward a distant stand of trees skylighted stark and black against the last of the visible world.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
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Vocabulary lists containing stark
Words from "The Avengers"
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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The Catcher in the Rye
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