in contrast to
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In telling the little-known story of the Harlem Cultural Festival held in 1969, “Summer of Soul” presents it as a revolutionary act of Black joy, standing in contrast to the political turmoil.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
This is in contrast to other chronic conditions such as dementia and diabetes, which have specific NHS pathways for diagnosis and care.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Much has been written about the K-shaped economy in the past few years, in which the wealthiest households—the ‘top’ of the K—keep heading higher, in contrast to everyone else.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
For 2026, Planet Fitness slashed its forecast for adjusted earnings and now anticipates a decrease of about 2%, in contrast to prior expectations of 4%-to-5% growth from the 2025 total of $258.3 million.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
He can tell she is nervous, dressed in one of her better saris, wearing lipstick and perfume, in contrast to the khakis and T-shirts and soft leather moccasins Gogol and Maxine both wear.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
