contrasted
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Hegseth's headline speech at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue, which brings together top defence officials and experts from around 45 countries, contrasted with his strongly confrontational remarks on China at last year's event.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
Altman's unassuming, friendly demeanor contrasted sharply with Musk's abrasive style, but they shared an entrepreneurial spirit and a penchant for risk-taking.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 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
The sight of Player holing birdie putts and celebrating by lifting one young fan into his arms, contrasted superbly with nine-year-old Frankie Fleetwood's focus and determination to clear the water and hit the ninth green.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
He was living to be one hundred years old and played a smoothly fluent game of billiards that contrasted with his own ninety-four-year-old brittleness.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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