USEFUL Phrases

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in contrast

used to show clear differences

by comparison

when compared to another thing

respectively

in the order previously mentioned

reaching the same level as

equaling or matching another value

followed by

coming directly after in order

Overall,

used to introduce a general summary

the majority of

most of or the largest part of

recorded the highest figure

reached the maximum value or number

recorded the lowest figure

reached the minimum value or number

experienced an upward trend

showed a continuous increase

saw the most significant increase

had the largest overall growth

while / whereas

used to contrast two opposing facts

increased from ... to ...

grew starting

rose from ... to ...

lower value to a higher value

the proportion of ...

the percentage