Example sentences of "[prep] contrast to its [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Supreme Soviet immediately approved the decree , in contrast to its response in October 1991 when it had overturned the state of emergency imposed by the Russian administration in an attempt to subdue a rebellion in Chechnia [ see p. 38582-83 ] . |
| 2 | A narrow gap permits access to the interior which , in contrast to its dark , oxidised skin , is brightly polished and causes a multiplicity of reflections . |
| 3 | In contrast to its silence over Panama , the Commission confirmed yesterday that it would be ending all contact with Romania , following the bloody repression of protests throughout the country . |
| 4 | Indeed , even when the Schools Council diverted its attention to the whole curriculum , in contrast to its preoccupation with individual areas or aspects , it maintained its non-recommendatory stance . |
| 5 | Despite the unremitting hostility of the Opposition Front-Bench team , I am glad to say that the majority group on the present Liverpool city council , in contrast to its predecessor , is showing interest in a housing action trust and my Department is discussing the matter with it . |
| 6 | Much of this development has involved sugar-cane cultivation on sloping terrain in contrast to its confinement to flat alluvial areas prior to 1960 . |