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But as rock grew and changed as a genre, it became “torturing” to Cohn’s ears, with bands competing in terms of their comparative loudness and audacity.

From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026

This fixes the Greenland-Africa size issue, allowing those who use it to get a sense of the comparative size of different landmasses, all while preserving straight lines of longitude and latitude.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

"There were many theoretical predictions, but formal comparative tests across insects have been surprisingly rare."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026

It also highlights the value of using large comparative datasets to revisit theories that have remained influential for decades.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026

The stillness in the air, the glory of the light, the feeling of comparative safety—all had made me think so.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

The company said this would be driven, among other items, by actions taken in North America and continental Europe to improve performance, as well as easier comparatives in continental Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025

In a sport built on comparatives — faster, longer, more, more, more — his 100-mile trail race portfolio is formidable: He has won 38 of them, more than anyone else in the world.

From New York Times ● Sep. 18, 2016

This is a role that risks a dizzyingly intimidating collection of comparatives on the vocal and comedic fronts.

From Chicago Tribune ● Dec. 28, 2010

He said higher food inflation last year made for tough comparatives, while higher fuel costs meant customers had less to spend in stores.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 5, 2010

If you ponder that for a moment, you will know all you need to know about comparatives and superlatives.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood