contrasted
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The scenes in Kyiv contrasted with elation to the north, where 205 Ukrainian soldiers were freed in the latest POW exchange with Moscow.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Ambiq’s strong results contrasted with a brutal day for chip stocks, as the iShares Semiconductor ETF fell 5.8%.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Weekend trips into nearby Hartford, where no venues imposed racial segregation, contrasted with everything King had seen in his native Atlanta, and with the discriminatory conditions he had endured on his rail journey northward.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Dressed by stylist Erin Walsh, the oversize jacket contrasted with her pencil skirt, and the look was tied together with Hathaway’s sleek ponytail.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
Don was an excellent draughts player, but his style contrasted with mine.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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