contrast
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But that seemingly benign outlook contrasts with the more difficult spending environment detailed by several companies, as well as retail sales which were flat on a seasonally adjusted basis in December.
From MarketWatch
“The challenging international environment slowed the export-oriented industry. By contrast, the services sector grew at an above-average rate by historical standards,” the statistics office noted.
In contrast, when they forced N4BP2 into the cell nucleus, intact chromosomes broke apart, even in otherwise healthy cells.
From Science Daily
The movies that would be honored here, by contrast, were bolder than the Spirits usually go, resulting in a truly independent raft of winners.
From Los Angeles Times
It was in stark contrast to Lee's finish Saturday, when the 27-year-old had bogeyed the final two holes and dramatically tossed his ball into the Pacific Ocean in frustration.
From Barron's
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