Predictably, Democrats and Republicans had contrasting reactions to the appointment.

Underlying the contrasting reactions are two opposing views.

That divide was underscored in the contrasting reactions to President Bush's decision this fall to lift tariffs on imported steel.

Presidential candidates had contrasting reactions to the veto.

Palestinian Authority leaders had contrasting reactions.

His parents do have contrasting reactions to his being apprehended.

This is a gaping inadequacy in the behavioral sciences, for the pace of life profoundly influences behavior, evoking strong and contrasting reactions from different people.

Short of that, the contrasting reactions underline the value of an American higher education that remains pluralistic, not only within but among institutions.

I shall come back to these contrasting reactions in detail when I present my report.

The two views he enjoyed provoked contrasting reactions.