stark
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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
For many younger Kenyans, France is associated as much with retail, fashion and food as it is with geopolitics - a stark contrast with the sentiment in many of its former colonies.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
This familiarity stands in stark contrast to SARS-CoV-2, a novel pathogen that wasn’t detected until 2019.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
And I acknowledged the stark choice now being put before the country.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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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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