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parallel

[par-uh-lel, -luhl] / ˈpær əˌlɛl, -ləl /






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For the past two decades, their entire careers have played out in parallel, their greatness most easily understood in comparison to each other.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Instead of focusing solely on opposition, many activists now emphasize building parallel institutions, celebrations and messaging campaigns.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Clark did not outline how a "brake pedal" for AI research and development could be created, but drew a parallel between AI and the oil boom and barons of the turn of the last century.

From BBC • 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

There’s an assemblage of enormous weights parallel to the mat, ready for her.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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