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comparison

[kuhm-par-uh-suhn] / kəmˈpær ə sən /


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Preparation H’s blue and yellow package and blocky white logo appear sober by comparison.

From The Wall Street Journal

By comparison, less than half of U.S. adults and only 45% of Catholics say they view Israel favorably.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Labor income systematically lifts individuals up in comparison to others. Capital income, which is more unstable and concentrated, is more often associated with decreasing income," Iacono said.

From Science Daily

The occasional opportunity here for comparison between painting and drawing is welcome, but the works on paper need no justification.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sheriff Robert Luna told The Times that he’s a “little uncomfortable” drawing comparisons between the two agencies, saying that shooting rates can be affected by many variables.

From Los Angeles Times