compare
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Breeders' rights and patents are granted based on physical descriptions, not DNA analysis, but it's essential to compare the new plants with similar products in order to establish if they qualify for protection.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Since the approach is consistent over time, you can compare the current number with its history.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Researchers were able to pull adequate data from 35 states to compare reading scores, with California ranking 29th in academic growth.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Second, people compare their performance to the wrong benchmark.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
She’d eaten breakfast, but her biscuit didn’t compare to the breakfast set out for Mrs. Caruthers.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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Vocabulary lists containing compare
The Language of Standardized Tests, List 1
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 1
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