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contrast

[kuhn-trast, kon-trast, kon-trast] / kənˈtræst, ˈkɒn træst, ˈkɒn træst /




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The meeting with Costa Rica was a sharp contrast, a fierce physical test with plenty of helpful pointers for Tuchel before England face Croatia in Dallas on 17 June.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Caterpillar, by contrast, trades at six times its 2025 sales.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

By contrast, technology stocks have been among the clearest winners.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Puritanism, by contrast, was born in rebellion against the Church of England and the “divine right” claimed by the king.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

In terms of analysis, solfege instantly informs the listener or singer which lines of music are the same and helps them compare and contrast each line rather quickly!

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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