comparatively

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For California’s three public higher education systems, the picture was mostly status quo, with comparatively small levels of increased funding.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Still, her backing from elected Democrats remains comparatively thin.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

“Essential categories—such as groceries, gas, and household items—continue to show net positive spending intentions, while discretionary categories like consumer electronics, computers, and alcohol exhibit comparatively weaker spending outlooks,” Weaver writes.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Even so, scientists still do not fully understand why these materials work at comparatively higher temperatures.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

But that was as nothing–well, as comparatively little–compared with what may await Tokyo.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson