stark

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The summer’s unpleasant cicada infestation, meanwhile, is a stark reminder that his preferred droning screech comes from his dot-matrix printer, spitting out keyboard-symbol drawings he makes for customers who send him cash.

From Los Angeles Times

Oracle offers an even starker example, having lost roughly half of its market value from September to December.

From Barron's

He said the song’s lyrics, which lay out a succession of stark images from Robert Grainier’s world, came to him as he slept after seeing the film.

From Los Angeles Times

The decline has been stark enough that it was a key talking point in Chipotle’s last earnings call of 2025.

From Salon

Yet, in the home that he and Allen built together, the pink primary suite was windowless, creating the impression of a cozy cave in stark contrast with his former dwelling.

From MarketWatch