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by contrast

[ bahy kon-trast ]

idiom

  1. (used when making a comparison to something strikingly different from what was previously mentioned):

    Theater costumes must be viewed from a distance; film, by contrast, is all about close-ups.



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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of by contrast1

First recorded in 1780–90
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Progressive media, by contrast, remains trapped in a reactive, defensive posture, often litigating GOP narratives rather than setting its own.

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The Liberal Democrats, by contrast, think the UK should work with Commonwealth and European allies to stand up to President Trump and impose retaliatory tariffs "if necessary".

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By contrast, ASM Global paid subcontractors that provided cooks no more than $26.60 an hour, a position that is typically more expensive to employ than workers performing general cleaning work, according to the union’s complaint and documents reviewed by The Times.

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By contrast, women born in the first few decades of the 20th century had already had most of their children by the time they had reached the same age.

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CECOT, by contrast, is run by El Salvador, so the U.S. government disclaims any authority over its operations.

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