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relative

[rel-uh-tiv] / ˈrɛl ə tɪv /




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Meanwhile, the forward price to earnings has de-rated in the past six months, and is cheap relative to its own history.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

It’s not exactly the kind of metaphor you want to hang an entire film on, lest its relative simplicity give way under the heft of a feature film’s many parts.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

It was dry too, he said, with relative humidity bottoming out at 12% that day.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

He added, “An attitude at the negotiation table that Canada is a subsidiary of the United States, the Canadian industry is going to be disadvantaged relative to American industry…That’s not something we’re going to accept.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

What are the relative majors of the minor keys in Figure 4.18?

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

Although Bradley said it was a sad time, he said the situation was "easier" for him to come to terms with as he had seen the business "struggle more" compared to his older relatives.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

At a police checkpoint, relatives and friends of those affected waited for permission to enter the affected area, bringing supplies or offering assistance.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

My wife’s female relatives, however, have generally been quite long-lived, often living into their 90s while retaining clear minds.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

I thought, as Susie invited me to gatherings with her relatives.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

The men would stay there all week or perhaps even two, typically rooming with relatives or other Colored families, who would open their homes and charge for rooms and meals.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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