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versus

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


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On the daily chart, Goldman Sachs has been a steady outperformer relative to peers, as reflected in its ratio chart versus the XLF over the past year.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“This has higher peak sales potential versus some of the others.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

“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

Verbal and operant responses of young children to vocal versus instrumental song performances.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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