relative
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No, it’s normal free-market commerce, and trade balances swing in cycles based on demographics, relative growth rates, values, exchange rates, relative monetary conditions, elasticities of demand and supply and many other factors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
He attributes much of their success to the relative scarcity of cheap capital compared to the U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Proponents of the trend hold that advising patients to consider a cutoff from a close relative or spouse they deem toxic or unsupportive can protect their mental health and allow for emotional growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
That could easily upset the stock market’s relative calm at the index level.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
What are the relative majors of the minor keys in Figure 4.18?
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
And is funnier than any of its relatives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
I just generally need to know if you’re legally married, and if you have any others who depend on you directly for support, like kids, aging parents, other relatives or friends.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
The actor, who was born in Atlanta, was from an all-deaf family, which included four generations of deaf relatives on her father’s side, according to IMDb.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
David, who attended every day of the three-week long inquest with his wife Susan and relatives and friends of Emily, said the process had been "tough".
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
At first, no one believed him, but when he gave them news about their relatives in Germany, they were convinced.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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Hatchet
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Measurement and Data, List 1
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