contrast
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In contrast, the group that did not receive the hormone experienced an increase in visceral fat, which is typically seen during recovery from a hip fracture.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
By contrast, Perry’s relationship with her fiery mother was defining.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Make of this debate what you will, but his numbers are clear, in contrast to generalized claims.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
So any future metrics that have to do with the speed of service is in direct contrast with staffing and how highly customizable Starbucks’s drinks have become.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
The library was like a tomb, illumined from within by a chill fluorescent light that, by contrast, made the afternoon seem colder and grayer than it was.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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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