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vis-a-vis

[vee-zuh-vee, vee-za-vee] / ˌvi zəˈvi, vi zaˈvi /


vis-à-vis






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But the conflict has rekindled a debate on the bloc's external dependencies and high energy costs, which European industry has long said hamper competitiveness vis-a-vis Asia and North America.

From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026

But Wada is currently investigating the effects of frequently and repeatedly using this CO rebreathing method vis-a-vis artificially enhancing the uptake, transport or delivery of oxygen.

From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2025

In short, it reminds us of how irrational Hitlerism and other fascism had been vis-a-vis to democracy.

From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2024

The structure of corporate governance, which includes the makeup and authority of boards of directors vis-a-vis managements, has a fundamental impact on how a company is operated.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2023

First, to determine my position vis-a-vis the shoreline.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green

Layered on top of this is what bank executives see and feel directly: real stimulus spending and investment vis-à-vis artificial intelligence and other new technology solutions.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026

“Our civil rights laws vis-à-vis employment should be applied equally to all people,” Ms. Dhillon says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026

“Without central banks as structural dip buyers as in gold, we are still a bit apprehensive of a potentially deeper shakeout in silver vis-à-vis gold in the near-term,” they wrote.

From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026

You stand in the same position vis-à-vis your crew.

From Slate ● Nov. 24, 2025

Nor was it likely to improve its relative status vis-à-vis the other regions of Earth, except for what vigor the South American provinces lent it.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov




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