comparatively

Example Sentences

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Three of seven Board of Education seats are on the ballot Tuesday in comparatively low-spending contests with incumbents as overwhelming favorites.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The wave of chip enthusiasm lifted a comparatively nascent company to a big-time debut in public markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

She is comparatively unknown to the public, but she may soon find herself in the spotlight.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“Essential categories—such as groceries, gas, and household items—continue to show net positive spending intentions, while discretionary categories like consumer electronics, computers, and alcohol exhibit comparatively weaker spending outlooks,” Weaver writes.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

His weight, thanks to a glandular disorder and 50-pound tumors, swung from a comparatively petite 400 pounds to 540 pounds, packed mostly in a monstrous quaking belly that won him the nickname “Ten Ton” Irwin.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand