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or in contrast (with)
as in contrasted (to)
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compared to
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Republicans under age 50 disfavor Israel by 57%, compared to 50% last year.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026 -
Because of their sophistication, these types of dog trackers tend to come with higher costs (plus subscription requirements) compared to Bluetooth trackers, which are more budget-friendly and have a shorter range and are more ideal for nearby tracking.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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“In contrast (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20contrast%20%28to%29. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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