versus

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“This is not a red versus blue issue,” said Sheila Clark, president and chief executive of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Assn.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The miner was trading at around 25 times forward earnings as of Thursday’s close, versus 21 times for the S&P 500.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

We could have a separate discussion about the type of earnings, adjusted versus all-in, but the difference isn’t especially meaningful here.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The risk of all-cause death was 57% lower for Foundayo versus insulin glargine in a pre-planned analysis, which the company says shows the potential for more comprehensive health benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

When I was a freshman we had this big basketball game: the students versus the teachers and parents.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña