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contrast

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




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Perhaps, but it was certainly in contrast to the mood music just a few hours before kick-off.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

By contrast, the Wrightwood earthquake of 1812 passed through the junction and ruptured both systems in a single through-going event.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

By contrast the Laos centre will likely be used exclusively by the Laotian and Chinese militaries, Koh said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

In separate interviews with The Times, Bonta said the contrast “couldn’t be starker,” while Gates said they “could not be more opposite.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The contrast struck me at the time and—”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

As Mr. Hilton sees it, his advantage lies in his “high-energy campaign,” which he contrasts with Mr. Becerra’s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

This contrasts with the approach taken by many US firms, which largely focus on proprietary models accessed through paid subscriptions or company platforms.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

"Brazil has regulations that have expanded and forced platforms to develop control and verification mechanisms," Paganotti said, adding that this contrasts with a dearth of legislation elsewhere in the region.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

“Who Is The Sky?,” which Byrne made with the producer Kid Harpoon, contrasts deep lyrics about art, home and enlightenment with bright pop arrangements filled with crisp grooves and singalong melodies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

Visually, Saline and I were a study in contrasts.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

Almeida contrasted the model to the current leading LLMs, which he said can effectively execute tasks with human involvement but are “unbelievably useless for automation.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

The message contrasted from that of a post Wietrzyk made earlier in the week that, according to the Athletic, also included a selfie of the athlete apparently in a hospital bed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

Her rhetoric about being a submissive housewife contrasted with her role as TPUSA’s CEO.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

That contrasted with some other high-profile names, who Haas have continued to outperform this year.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

It was wormy white contrasted with the ugly dark sallowness of his face and hands.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

Outside his neighborhood, dozens of freshly painted jacks stand out along the roadside, their bright colors contrasting with the deteriorating streets nearby.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

The contrasting styles and materials of the individual elements elevate each work into an invigorating whole—a pensive portrait, for example, is given a frisson of danger thanks to the spiky crab shells that surround it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

The weight is particularly significant because of the contrasting styles.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

An unexpected bold red with a contrasting strip of vibrant blue trim.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

The spread of writing has occurred by either of two contrasting methods, which find parallels throughout the history of technology and ideas.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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