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Recent Examples of contrastsThe increase contrasts with every other age group, which saw declines or stayed steady.—Medora Lee, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025 That contrasts with horizontal platforms, where customization can drag on for 12–24 months.—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 But Trump’s attendance at the marquee event contrasts with the usual guest list of the popular New York tournament, which this year has seen an overwhelming majority of Hollywood elites flock to the stands.—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025 Her earthy, extroverted manner contrasts with the more reserved, standoffish Starmer, a former human rights lawyer.—Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025 This demographic reality contrasts sharply with the financial independence typically required for MVNO success.—Dave Smith, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 covers the front and back surfaces, and the phone's aluminum frame features a matte finish that contrasts with the glossy rear panel.—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025 To top it all off for the most decadent finish, caramel icing is poured or spread over the entire cake for a glossy, luxurious topping that contrasts the tangy blackberry filling.—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025 The exuberance of Chinese retail investors contrasts with muted foreign appetite.—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
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This list differs from Dom Luszczyszyn’s and Shayna Goldman’s essential fantasy hockey cheat sheet, which should be your starting point for all leagues, especially standard, single-season leagues.
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Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
In some cases, ACIP's final decision differs from the indications first given by the FDA, such as in the case of the shingles vaccine, which was originally recommended for people 50 and older.
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