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relative

[rel-uh-tiv] / ˈrɛl ə tɪv /




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The study cited higher claims and insurers’ attempts to spend less on care relative to premiums as reasons behind the rise.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Marvell is an information-technology company, and that sector is underrepresented in the S&P 500 relative to its weighting in the S&P Total Market Index, which houses a wider swath of companies.

From MarketWatch • 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

In a fundraiser created by a relative of the Fresno family, Sergio Leon was remembered for his “hardworking spirit” and “generous heart” and Hernandez for her warmth and compassion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

It is true that ostriches have exceedingly tiny brains relative to their size, yet even ostriches are not quite as dim-witted as all that.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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