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equal

[ee-kwuhl] / ˈi kwəl /






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That would equal just roughly four days of total global oil demand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

"There's a terrible algebra situation going on here of all of these things will equal 'bye-bye'."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

They comment with equal sophistication on ballet steps, choreography, history, musicology and the minute details of costume design.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Aluminum is another common material that is shipped through the strait in significant quantities, with Gulf countries supplying around 8% of the world’s aluminum supply, equal to about 6.16 million metric tons in 2025.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

As the name implies, atonal music treats all notes and harmonies as equal and in fact tries to avoid melodies and harmonies that will make the piece sound tonal.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones