stark
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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
On Wednesday in La Paz, thousands of Bolivians queued for hours to buy chicken, a stark sign of how much families are struggling with shortages that have been worsened by protests.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Then I force myself to open my eyes and face the stark desert.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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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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