parallel
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Warsh draws a parallel to Alan Greenspan’s decision in the late 1990s External link to let the economy run hot, trusting that productivity gains would keep inflation in check.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
“Being able to build that world not only musically, but also visually at the same time and in parallel, is something that we just had never done before,” said Mike Bedard, a manager for Illenium.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
You cannot build a parallel system of journalistic accountability and expect it to matter if the people you are trying to regulate simply opt out.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
Two snooker tables can sit parallel, separated by a dividing wall, with just enough space for the players to roam and fully stretch out on all their shots.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
The parallel of this subject to the woman’s activity tells us that, contrary to our initial impression, this cannot be simply a scene of everyday life.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
Vocabulary lists containing parallel
Human Geography - Middle School
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Human Geography - High School
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