relative
Example Sentences
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Russia sought to lure investment, taking advantage of a decade of relative freedom.
United's relative lack of games - they are currently in a stretch of 23 days without one - means rotation is a choice rather than a necessity.
From BBC
He also pointed to the relative value compared to nearby coastal markets, noting similar waterfront properties elsewhere often come at a significantly higher price per square foot.
From MarketWatch
Both private and official surveys indicated a marked increase in price pressures, with economists noting China’s relative insulation from Middle East conflict.
The relative, who we are calling Sina, says that when his family recently got together at his grandmother's house, emotions quickly exploded, exposing stark divisions.
From BBC
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