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parallel

[par-uh-lel, -luhl] / ˈpær əˌlɛl, -ləl /






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He has not commented on this accusation but, giving evidence at a parallel parliamentary corruption inquiry last year, denied knowing senior police officers and politicians personally.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Its benefits—cognitive diversity, locally fitted rules, parallel experimentation, choice among competing jurisdictions, and interpretations truer to what Congress enacted—are diffuse and hard to measure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

The mega-wealthy live in their own parallel societies and subculture — “Richistan” — where this becomes the norm.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

In a parallel move, Iranian President Masoud Pezehshkian followed suit, with Iranian news agencies showing him brandishing his copy of the deal.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

After several hours they found Highway 60 and walked along parallel streets within hearing distance of it.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty




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