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But “2:22” will be of most interest to connoisseurs of the heretofore generally shrinking stage-thriller genre, and those who want to fill their dance card with this fall’s comparative bounty of options.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

But as rock grew and changed as a genre, it became “torturing” to Cohn’s ears, with bands competing in terms of their comparative loudness and audacity.

From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026

That comparative advantage is rapidly disappearing, and a new one is emerging.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

This fixes the Greenland-Africa size issue, allowing those who use it to get a sense of the comparative size of different landmasses, all while preserving straight lines of longitude and latitude.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

It seemed I could hear all that was to come—whatever the disclosures might be—with comparative tranquillity.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

BT has easier comparatives for the second half, which supports the telecommunication provider’s reiterated guidance despite a difficult environment, BofA adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

"Growth eased in the second quarter as inflationary pressure, slowing economic growth and geopolitical tensions began to affect customer sentiment, compounded by strong comparatives," said Chairman Johann Rupert in a statement.

From Reuters ● Nov. 10, 2023

In a sport built on comparatives — faster, longer, more, more, more — his 100-mile trail race portfolio is formidable: He has won 38 of them, more than anyone else in the world.

From New York Times ● Sep. 18, 2016

"For the last few years, we have been talking about our strong sales figures beating some tough comparatives - and this year is no exception," said chief executive Chris Moore.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 5, 2011

The Incorrigibles had been studying comparatives and superlatives.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood