Example Sentences

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Bennett, who served as prime minister in 2021-22, is contrasting his record as a uniter with Mr.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

“Everything about him is contrasting in the most complementary way.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2022

I am going to point out that Sullivan is contrasting the validity of religion versus irreligion, based on the passion of the adherents to each set of beliefs.

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2018

Stephens, who is serving his third term in the House, is contrasting his record as a county and federal prosecutor for nearly a decade with Rafferty’s more limited courtroom experience.

From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2015

The author seems to realize the problem as he proceeds, so he tacks on such that to signal that he is contrasting the two hypotheses after all.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker