Norman Davies's new book is the diametric opposite of Mr Elton's, in both scale and argument.

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The diametric opposite of this approach is the timber-clad velodrome by Hopkins Architects and structural engineers Expedition.

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Being against mindless consumption and against the Wal-Marts of the world does not necessarily put one in diametric opposition to capitalism.

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Mason Hawkins is diametric to that of Aubrey.

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