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equivalent

[ih-kwiv-uh-luhnt, ee-kwuh-vey-luhnt] / ɪˈkwɪv ə lənt, ˌi kwəˈveɪ lənt /




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Orix expects a gain of Y124 billion on the sale, equivalent to around a third of annual earnings in the FY ending March 2024 and 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

In fact, Emanuel notes, the only equivalent is from 1982, when the S&P 500 went from oversold conditions to overbought in just seven trading days.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

“And they are both hit at 73 mph by Ms. Grossman — 73 mph, which is the equivalent of taking a 4,800-pound car and dropping it from a 12-story building.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

In a report, Hall recommended a law change that would give the government powers "equivalent to proscription under the Terrorism Act 2000".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

It made him feel like the equivalent of one of those red-marked overdue bills he and his mom used to get.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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