relative
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“Today we’re experiencing lower winds and higher relative humidity, so we’re seeing reduced fire behavior,” said Dowd.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
"With additional observations of this planet, we could establish the relative abundance of these various gases in its atmosphere," Hu said.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
“The baseline divorce rate in my sample is only around 4%, so this represents a large relative increase of about 50% to 60% relative to the baseline mean,” Nguyen said.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Still, Nvidia’s uniquely strong business prospects and the relative bargain multiple for its stock should warrant a closer look from investors.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Matthew claimed he was a family friend through one of his uncles—or might even be a distant relative; he himself wasn’t quite clear on the details.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
Vocabulary lists containing relative
Hatchet
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Measurement and Data, List 1
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