relative

Example Sentences

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She said his reaction to seeing relatives was "amazing" but she was constantly worried about him.

From BBC

Bearish RSI divergence occurred in January and February: the relative strength index made a lower high while price carved out a higher high, suggesting momentum was waning.

From Barron's

While the latest purchase was small relative to the number of shares outstanding, it was Alber’s first on the open market since joining the board in November 2021.

From Barron's

Gold tends to struggle when borrowing costs are higher, because it becomes less appealing relative to interest-bearing assets, such as bonds.

From Barron's

The number of people living in relative poverty in the UK rose by half a million in the year up to March 2025, new government figures have shown.

From BBC