stark
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This approach is a stark departure from the way the criminal justice system addresses violent behavior today.
From Slate • Jun. 15, 2026
The two pieces represent a stark contrast in experiences during the same conflict, once again touching upon the theme of hope amid disturbance.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Kim’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, who speaks for the regime, said ahead of Xi’s visit that North Korea’s status as a nuclear state is “a stark reality whether anyone recognizes it or not.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The contrast between the Mercedes drivers - and supposed title rivals - after the Monaco Grand Prix could hardly have been more stark.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The rooms hidden behind the multitude of tents in Le Cirque des Rêves are a stark contrast to the black and white of the circus.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Vocabulary lists containing stark
Words from "The Avengers"
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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The Catcher in the Rye
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