contrast
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However, on the call Fouquet stressed that its less advanced, non-extreme ultraviolet lithography sales were rising, in contrast to previous expectations he had communicated.
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
By contrast, species like the Red Admiral have thrived, with numbers rising by more than 300% as warmer temperatures allow them to survive year-round in the UK.
From BBC • 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
The contrast struck me at the time and—”
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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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