relative to
Example Sentences
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“Valuations are very cheap now relative to the order books and earnings growth.”
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
“Everything is much more contemporary relative to what was created more than 40 years ago, but it’s still very true to the origin story and to the DNA of the brand.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The comet releases exceptionally large amounts of carbon dioxide relative to water, far exceeding the levels commonly measured in solar system comets.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
Japan spent more than $73 billion between April 28 and May 27 to lift its currency relative to the dollar.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
From I960 to 1985, the number of police officers fell more than 50 percent relative to the number of crimes.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
