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comparable

[kom-per-uh-buhl, kuhm-pair-] / ˈkɒm pər ə bəl, kəmˈpɛər- /




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Whether there will be a hegemon playing a role comparable to that played by the United States after the end of the Cold War is doubtful.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Ofcom said that the previous targets were "more stretching" than in comparable European countries and would "carry higher costs which would need to be recovered through higher prices".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Yet it’s understandable that the shares are rallying: Not only was Dollar Tree’s quarter marked by broad-based strength, bolstered by healthy comparable sales, but it’s in stark contrast to the previous quarter.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

For the current second quarter, Best Buy expects around 1% comparable sales growth as the company laps its gaming launch in June 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

For my father or uncle, working at comparable jobs when they were my age, such sensations were to be feared.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez




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