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comparative

[kuhm-par-uh-tiv] / kəmˈpær ə tɪv /


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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

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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