contrast
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In contrast to the hostile reception for Littler, Dutch duo Van Veen and Van Gerwen were roared on to the stage by the fans in Rotterdam.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
That approach, he said, ran in contrast to the one it took in years past, where it limited availability for its more fashionable products “to maintain an aura of coolness around the brand.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
In contrast, openings of other big commercial projects often trigger demands for more infrastructure, school construction, etc.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
“The Los Angeles that asserts itself from the shadows of that spectacle, a concept that sharpens this contrast between how the dream factory depicts it, and the reality of life within the actual place.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Compare and contrast the pitch names on the staff with the letters of the alphabet.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
Vocabulary lists containing contrast
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 2
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Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 1
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