in comparison

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Both the state and federal government’s investments pale in comparison to the spending of California’s investor-owned utilities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Snowflake’s gains are impressive but pale in comparison with the huge rises in chip stocks such as Micron Technology or Intel.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

They also noted that the beta — which measures volatility in comparison to the wider market — of value and growth have swapped places, mainly driven by Big Tech and the artificial-intelligence industry.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Still, the fees pale in comparison to the mutual-fund glory days, when many funds charged 1% of assets or more.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

When the lad cried out that he would never be left behind, that he scorned life in comparison with death in so glorious an attempt, Nisus felt only grief and dismay.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton