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compare

[kuhm-pair] / kəmˈpɛər /




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Now compare that with the retiree unfortunate enough to stop working in October 1968 and start spending down his or her nest egg when markets were also in a funk.

From Barron's • Apr. 19, 2026

The idea is to ensure equality of equipment, the better to compare drivers.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Shoppers who remained were less likely to make purchases because they could compare prices instantly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Given the unprecedented nature of the urban sweeps, it is difficult to compare the rate of failed cases to another time period or context.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

I didn’t know it was crappy at the time, because I didn’t have our better apartment to compare it to yet.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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