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compare

[kuhm-pair] / kəmˈpɛər /




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When the team compared modern annual burn patterns with the historical record revealed by the data, they found that 74% of the western U.S. is currently in a fire deficit.

From Science Daily

The Lobito corridor is to drastically reduce the time it takes to transport minerals between the DRC or Zambia to the coast, to 40-50 hours compared to 45 days by road currently.

From Barron's

It also expects greater marketing spend on a total-unit basis compared with the prior year.

From The Wall Street Journal

The track’s metaphorical meaning — comparing his own flawed behavior in relationships to a “mutt” or a dog with good intentions — along with a sensual bassline and knocking drums eventually became a sleeper hit.

From Los Angeles Times

“So I thought, ‘My God, the movie business would be so wonderful compared to this.’

From Salon