parallel
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The Iran war could be a good parallel to that.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
The escalation came after US, Israeli and Lebanese officials met in Washington for direct talks on ending the parallel conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The government responded with a massive, nationwide policy initiative: building a comprehensive network of protected bicycle paths parallel to sidewalks and mostly separated from vehicle traffic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The race to adapt on the battlefield has been sharpened by a parallel public relations war.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Each time I take a step, I bring the heel of one foot parallel to the toes of the other.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
Vocabulary lists containing parallel
Human Geography - Middle School
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Human Geography - High School
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