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Whether there will be a hegemon playing a role comparable to that played by the United States after the end of the Cold War is doubtful.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
Dionne notes that the patterned structures are incredibly small, roughly comparable in size to visible light wavelengths and impossible to see with the naked eye.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
Ofcom said that the previous targets were "more stretching" than in comparable European countries and would "carry higher costs which would need to be recovered through higher prices".
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Yet it’s understandable that the shares are rallying: Not only was Dollar Tree’s quarter marked by broad-based strength, bolstered by healthy comparable sales, but it’s in stark contrast to the previous quarter.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
For the patterns of the constellations to change, we must travel over distances comparable to those that separate the stars; we must venture across the light-years.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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