Example Sentences

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They have contrasting views on policing: Malik said she opposes expanding the size of the Los Angeles Police Department and instead supports shifting more resources to the city’s unarmed crisis response program.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Analysts have revised 2026 earnings estimates for discretionary companies down, contrasting with overall S&P 500 forecast increases.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

He is known for paintings that feature stacked blocks of contrasting yet complementary colors meant to elicit strong emotions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Becerra’s campaign, asked about the new posting and whether it was an effort to send signals to the two new independent expenditure committees, responded that the candidate was merely contrasting his record with Steyer’s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

We have now considered examples of three contrasting areas, in all of which food production did arise indigenously.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond