parallel to

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The Iran war could be a good parallel to that.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

In an axial flux motor, the electromagnetic field is parallel to the motor’s axis of rotation, instead of perpendicular in a conventional electric motor.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Then, as a bonus, they realized the number of travelers following Route 66, which runs through downtown Grants, parallel to the busy train tracks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Wall squats involve putting your back against a wall and lowering down into a sitting position using your hips until the thighs are parallel to the ground.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

I stayed in the rough, walking parallel to the road for a bit, in hopes of finding a teaberry to chew on.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk