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by contrast
/baɪ ɔːɹ ɪn kˈɑːntɹæst/
/baɪ ɔːɹ ɪn kˈɒntɹast/
by contrast
01
used to introduce a comparison between two or more things, highlighting differences or disparities between them
Examples
The company 's profits increased last year; by contrast, their competitors saw a decline in revenue.
The hotel room was spacious and luxurious; the motel room, by contrast, was small and cramped.
