contrasting

Example Sentences

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Becerra’s campaign, asked about the new posting and whether it was an effort to send signals to the two new independent expenditure committees, responded that the candidate was merely contrasting his record with Steyer’s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Adobe’s stock slumped 30% this year, contrasting with S&P 500 gains of 3.2%.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

This was a tale of two contrasting cameos from the bench last weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Survivors are likely to be doing interviews and making their points during the visit, contrasting their stories with the ceremonial splendour.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The author seems to realize the problem as he proceeds, so he tacks on such that to signal that he is contrasting the two hypotheses after all.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker