paling
Example Sentences
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Even Marvel has recently seen lower box office results for its films — despite critical praise, “Thunderbolts*” grossed about $382 million worldwide on a budget of $180 million, paling in comparison to past films.
From Los Angeles Times
What, you might ask, prompted this remark from the paling former personality?
From Salon
No medicine is risk-free, but complications are rare and most are not serious, paling in comparison with the potential harm caused by Covid, even to younger people.
From BBC
Mind you, the shuttering of stadiums has been far from the worst byproduct of the ravages of COVID-19, paling in comparison to the genuine human suffering.
From Seattle Times
The move also generated headlines in Australia, where baseball is far from the nation’s pastime, paling in popularity to Aussie Rules Football, rugby, cricket, tennis, soccer and basketball, among other sports.
From New York Times
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