relative

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“We see further aero outperformance on strong relative earnings per share growth that more than offsets potential valuation downside,” he wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

ABS uses tracking technology — 12 Hawk-Eye cameras — to determine the precise location of a pitch relative to a batter’s specific strike zone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He also pointed to the relative value compared to nearby coastal markets, noting similar waterfront properties elsewhere often come at a significantly higher price per square foot.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Coles tells clients in a note that the investment is sizable relative to Navigator’s goal of hitting US$200 million in fiscal 2030 Ebitda.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

In this dispute the question of the relative merits of ancient and modern science was at first entirely secondary.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton