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versus

[vur-suhs, -suhz] / ˈvɜr səs, -səz /
PREPOSITION
against
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"There is a bit of a technology arms race happening: the detectors versus the evaders," misinformation researcher Timothy Caulfield told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

The company had $32.2 billion of readily marketable inventories in the unit as of the first half of the year versus $25.4 billion last year, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

With Noah being a Manhunter, it turned out that he and John were dealing with similar questions around lineage and legacy and nature versus nurture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

Intel shares have gained 217% so far this year, versus a 57% gain for TSMC’s U.S.-listed shares.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

Ella stiffened as she heard more of the bad versus the good.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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