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comparative

[kuhm-par-uh-tiv] / kəmˈpær ə tɪv /


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The two officers were awarded the Elizabeth Emblem in late 2024, but the paper says that there is no comparative accolade for those who are injured while in service.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

Will is a graduate of Wesleyan University, where he studied contemporary history, international relations and comparative politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Despite extensive studies on green tea, there is limited information on the effects of other tea types, such as black, oolong, and white tea, especially concerning their comparative health benefits.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

The latest report, however, frames his cognitive screening in clinical terms of normal function rather than comparative intelligence.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Lowell and Wallace both understood that the comparative inhospitability of Mars was due to the scarcity of water.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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