on a par
Example Sentences
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It’s almost on a par with the three network carriers.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
“Germany’s trade with Poland is now practically on a par with its trade with France, and far exceeds its trade with Italy, Austria, or the United Kingdom,” Glapinski said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
“This was roughly on a par with the strength in live entertainment spending last year,” he wrote.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
Mountain gorillas show a full sibling rate of just 6%, while chimpanzees come in at only 4% -- on a par with dolphins.
From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026
Fortunately, going to the movies seems to suddenly qualify as an intellectual accomplishment, on a par with reading a book or devoting time to serious thought.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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