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comparatively

[kuhm-par-uh-tiv-lee] / kəmˈpær ə tɪv li /
ADVERB
relatively
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This comparatively muted response raises legitimate questions about the stock’s staying power.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

But this attitude victimizes the honorable students who don’t cheat and suffer from comparatively lower grades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Despite the comparatively strong improvement, the results remain a work in progress: L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

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

From BBC • May 19, 2026

And Bailey, being somewhat small, can squeeze through comparatively easily.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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