contrasted
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But the polyglot pope, a former missionary to Peru, initially cultivated a more sober and discreet style that contrasted with the spontaneity of his predecessor pope Francis.
From Barron's • May 6, 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
The softness in Hassan's outfits contrasted with the sporty aesthetic that remains so prevalent in the industry.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Another depicts Compton High School as it once stood, contrasted with its newly rebuilt 31-acre campus, including a football field and a performing arts center funded in part by Compton native Dr. Dre.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
The story contrasted those demands with the science showing that when someone was being responsive, it wasn’t the same thing as being effective.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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