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The emotions were contrasting for South Africa, who finished 246 all out which confirmed their third successive final defeat, having lost the previous two T20 finals.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

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 Hanshew, Thomas W.