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relative

[rel-uh-tiv] / ˈrɛl ə tɪv /




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“Still, both leisure and business travel intentions are up relative to 2-yrs ago,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

And some of the hottest tech stocks are remarkably cheap relative to the companies’ profit estimates.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Their playing style, their threat from and reliance on set-pieces, and the relative lack of bigger wins has brought criticism and anxious finishes in equal measure.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Cryptos tend to become less attractive relative to yield-bearing investments like bonds when borrowing costs rise.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Maybe Mr. Poe was going to take them by train to another relative.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket




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