contrast
verb (used with object)
to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of.
were contrasting
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past progressiveof contrast.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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There were contrasting fortunes for Hamilton's Mercedes' team-mate George Russell, who will start 18th after being hampered by traffic immediately before his final run in Q1.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2023
Relief came in the 2-1 win against West Bromwich Albion at Anfield - but there were contrasting fortunes for two of manager Brendan Rodgers's big summer signings.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2014
Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA There were contrasting fortunes this week for the London clubs, with Middlesex sitting on top of Division One after sweeping aside Somerset, a county whose season just can't get going.
From The Guardian ● May 20, 2013
There were contrasting fortunes for two of Britain's biggest support services companies. - already lifted on Wednesday by a buy note from Liberum Capital - added another 9p to 550.5p.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 3, 2013
And Cleek heard, or fancied that he heard, the General give a sort of sigh, as if he were contrasting this man's heir with his own.
From The Riddle of the Night by Thomas W. Hanshew
