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versus

[vur-suhs, -suhz] / ˈvɜr səs, -səz /
PREPOSITION
against
Synonyms


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It’s unclear to what extent is the LLM going to correct you versus saying you’re great.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

More than half—54%—of women are extremely or very likely to turn to a friend for emotional support, versus 38% of men, according to the Pew Research Center.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Forget the scrap for survival between Tottenham and West Ham, the real battle on the final day of the Premier League season is humans versus machines.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Overall, 67% of Pratt’s donors listed addresses in California, versus 84% of Bass’ donors and 86% of contributors to Raman’s campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

In my Harlem community, career was defined as having a “good” job versus what my dad called “bull” work.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers




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