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comparative

[kuhm-par-uh-tiv] / kəmˈpær ə tɪv /


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That framing, however, is disputed by comparative legal analysis.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Quarterly reporting has been one of the comparative advantages of U.S. capital markets.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

"In our future work, we will examine the comparative effectiveness of alternative treatment options for obesity in patients who discontinue semaglutide or tirzepatide, to help patients and their clinicians make informed decisions."

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Your columnist sounds like a broken record talking about the comparative merits of inflation-protected Treasury bonds, known as TIPS.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

The present comparative rarity of tuberculosis results in large measure from the fact that the average person now seldom comes into contact with the tubercle bacillus.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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