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akin

[uh-kin] / əˈkɪn /


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You’ll be transported, but to a place more akin to a marketing event.

From Los Angeles Times

To him those relics are akin to looking at a collection of lifeless butterflies preserved in a box.

From Los Angeles Times

Snyder ruled that the identification law was more akin to speed limits on the highway, which apply equally to everyone, a decision the appellate court could reject.

From Los Angeles Times

Critics of prediction markets say the binary nature of the wagers is risky and akin to gambling.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Being denied coverage after meeting safety standards sends the wrong message and is akin to being penalized for doing the right thing.”

From Los Angeles Times