| Pope Francis, who has chosen simplicity and modesty as his message, makes the incongruity even starker. |
| The difference between her detractors and supporters could not be starker, as the former demonize and the latter apotheosize her. |
| It shows a starker contrast between the rise in European company failures and the decline in US and Japanese company failures. |
| If we compare our record to that of the past Liberal government, the contrast could not be starker. |
| Here it's given a starker treatment, compellingly enhanced by Eliza's keening harmonies. |
| Parker's setting are starker, more monumental, more dependent on modes, open fifths, and contrapuntal imitation. |
