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But “2:22” will be of most interest to connoisseurs of the heretofore generally shrinking stage-thriller genre, and those who want to fill their dance card with this fall’s comparative bounty of options.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

Had the comparative performance between Russell and Antonelli carried on as it did last year, this championship may well have had a different complexion.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Our comparative advantage was having a family business, not having any other investors in the business, and at one point getting our children interested in it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

But as rock grew and changed as a genre, it became “torturing” to Cohn’s ears, with bands competing in terms of their comparative loudness and audacity.

From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026

There was comparative calm in the Wormwood household for about a week after the Superglue episode.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

The company said this would be driven, among other items, by actions taken in North America and continental Europe to improve performance, as well as easier comparatives in continental Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025

ITV said ad comparatives become tougher in the second half, but it expected July to be up 68%, August up 17% and September to be positive.

From Reuters ● Jul. 28, 2021

In a sport built on comparatives — faster, longer, more, more, more — his 100-mile trail race portfolio is formidable: He has won 38 of them, more than anyone else in the world.

From New York Times ● Sep. 18, 2016

This is a role that risks a dizzyingly intimidating collection of comparatives on the vocal and comedic fronts.

From Chicago Tribune ● Dec. 28, 2010

The Incorrigibles had been studying comparatives and superlatives.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood