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comparatively

[kuhm-par-uh-tiv-lee] / kəmˈpær ə tɪv li /
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relatively
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The process can handle mixed plastics, operates at comparatively low temperatures, and captures most of the carbon instead of releasing it into the atmosphere.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

The army of South Vietnam, having fought successfully for two years after the U.S. withdrawal of combat personnel, was nevertheless in a comparatively weaker state.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Meanwhile, major developed-market currencies are offering an unusually attractive mix for carry trades: relatively high interest-rate income and comparatively low volatility, according to Goldman.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

Austerity measures that included comparatively low salaries contributed to staff turnover and hiring challenges.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

In Iowa, a state that is flat and stratigraphically uneventful, it tends to be comparatively serene.

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




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