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comparative

[kuhm-par-uh-tiv] / kəmˈpær ə tɪv /


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

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

When I graduated from UC–Berkeley with my “useless” comparative literature degree, into one of the bleakest job markets in recent American memory, I thought to myself, There must be a loophole somewhere.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 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

There will undoubtedly be some who find nits to pick, but it’s hard to imagine any less-than-obsessed fans unhappy with this lagniappe, apart from its comparative brevity.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

A group of comparative strangers came in from La Ida.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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