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relative

[rel-uh-tiv] / ˈrɛl ə tɪv /




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Even after you pay capital-gains tax, the withdrawal should still be worth it relative to the tax drag.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Bern now wants stronger safeguards, given the merged megabank's size relative to the Swiss economy.

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

The soft music of her voice was even more remarkable in the relative quiet of the bar.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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