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comparatively

[kuhm-par-uh-tiv-lee] / kəmˈpær ə tɪv li /
ADVERB
relatively
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Given Norway's comparatively limited depth, it is no surprise that Haaland is even more crucial to his nation.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Both Paxton and Platner won resounding victories in their primaries over more establishment candidates who were comparatively free of scandal.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

“For now, these measures are designed to be short-lived in 2026 and comparatively modest,” Hasekamp said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Still, 150-plus investigations into insider trading is comparatively few in comparison with the 54 million to 88 million transactions per month Kalshi saw in the first quarter, according to data from Dune.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Since the supercollider debacle particle physicists have set their sights a little lower, but even comparatively modest projects can be quite breathtakingly costly when compared with, well, almost anything.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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