comparatively

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After the meat-and-potatoes structure and extreme length of “Iceman,” the comparatively brief and more musically vivid “Maid of Honour,” 45 minutes to the other’s 68, is a relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

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

From BBC • May 19, 2026

For California’s three public higher education systems, the picture was mostly status quo, with comparatively small levels of increased funding.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 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

The rest of the trip would be comparatively easy.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry