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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

“Triple-A pitching is not comparative to big league pitching, I think we all know that,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 28, 2026

That framing, however, is disputed by comparative legal analysis.

From Salon May 24, 2026

But they’re wrong that the closing schools have any comparative advantage in producing them.

From The Wall Street Journal May 6, 2026

Discipline prevailed: in five minutes the confused throng was resolved into order, and comparative silence quelled the Babel clamour of tongues.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

The company said this would be driven, among other items, by actions taken in North America and continental Europe to improve performance, as well as easier comparatives in continental Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 17, 2025

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

This is a role that risks a dizzyingly intimidating collection of comparatives on the vocal and comedic fronts.

From Chicago Tribune Dec. 28, 2010

He said higher food inflation last year made for tough comparatives, while higher fuel costs meant customers had less to spend in stores.

From The Guardian Oct. 5, 2010

If you ponder that for a moment, you will know all you need to know about comparatives and superlatives.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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