relative

Example Sentences

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The findings, built on decades of observations, add to growing evidence that our closest relatives have a surprising knowledge of natural remedies.

From BBC

“People tend to repay a credit card,” the authors say, “by allocating their debt repayments proportionally to the relative sizes of their balances.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Hosting a gathering for relatives can sometimes come with a barrage of questions and requests that can feel almost punitive.

From MarketWatch

In simplest terms, ROE answers the question: How much money does this company make relative to its stuff?

From Barron's

In simplest terms, ROE answers the question: How much money does this company make relative to its stuff?

From Barron's