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versus

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


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Martin Keown: Looking at the draw, there will be some absolute blockbuster quarter-finals if the favourites win their groups, like England versus Brazil and Argentina against Portugal - or Messi against Cristiano Ronaldo.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

On-year power demand growth of 7% in April-May looks strong versus Jefferies’s 6% growth estimate for FY 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“I didn’t have a bad time on Epic,” Brock says, arguing with himself a little as he considers the pros and cons of indie versus major.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Work out a yearly budget for how much she has spent on this property over the last few years, and underline the recurring charges versus one-off charges.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Inside, there’s a beige room with some beige couches and low wooden tables with pamphlets like Restoring Communities and Repairing Harm versus Punishing Wrong.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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