contrast

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In contrast, withdrawing $10,000 from an IRA would trigger income tax based on your bracket — roughly $1,200 in a 12% tax bracket, $2,200 in a 22% bracket, or $2,400 in a 24% bracket.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

By contrast, almost $19 billion flowed into higher-rated, investment-grade bond funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

In contrast, more evolved red giants showed a much lower rate of just 0.11%.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

In stark contrast, works by artists like Chittaprosad, who was known for his sharp social and political critique, depict working-class life.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

By contrast, ancient foragers regularly ate dozens of different foodstuffs.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari