comparable

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Shaykevich describes the local-currency debt as unusually attractive right now, with roughly double the returns of a comparable U.S. bond index for about 25% more volatility, based on Vanguard analysis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The average refund was $3,521 as of late last month, which is $351 larger than refunds at a comparable time a year ago.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Multi-target missions were completed in just 12 to 23 minutes, while a comparable human-guided mission took 41 minutes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Of course, measles and a cold are not remotely comparable, which is precisely the issue with serious diseases that were once eradicated becoming endemic.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

“And it looks as if we have one of comparable height to Mr. Green.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan