relative to

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Another warning you may have seen over the years is that the S&P 500 was trading high on a forward P/E basis relative to historical averages.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Some researchers have argued that predictive policing systems do not increase the likelihood that racial minorities will be arrested more often relative to traditional policing practices.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Of nonprofit leaders surveyed, nearly 60% said they have had a more difficult time securing grants from foundations relative to the past and more than 40% said their existing funders have cut back.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

That does mark a move up in the timing relative to the previous quarterly survey, which suggested the Bank of Canada would be on hold until the second quarter of next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“Ants are quite powerful, actually, relative to their size.”

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs