comparative
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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
In the decades since, researchers around the world have accumulated much more anatomical information and a larger collection of comparative fossils.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
A comparative literature professor at Stanford University, his forthcoming book, “What Tech Calls Governing,” examines the increasingly authoritarian politics of Silicon Valley.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
In 2018, for example, the company undertook a major reorganization of senior management based on the principle of division of labor by comparative advantage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
In still another comparative study, DDT was found in the tissues of fish from a hatchery where the water supply originated in a deep well.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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CIBC’s Kevin Chiang notes the 2025-26 year saw grain production reach 85 million metric tons, which created concern that it would create difficult comparatives for this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
This construction is intended to have two comparatives, e.g.,
From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2014
"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
This is a role that risks a dizzyingly intimidating collection of comparatives on the vocal and comedic fronts.
From Chicago Tribune ● Dec. 28, 2010
The Incorrigibles had been studying comparatives and superlatives.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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