parallel to
Example Sentences
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Taylor said a counter-terrorism investigation is "running in parallel" to the murder investigation but the suspected killing "has not been declared a terrorist incident at this stage".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
The Iran war could be a good parallel to that.
From Slate ● Jun. 4, 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
Then, as a bonus, they realized the number of travelers following Route 66, which runs through downtown Grants, parallel to the busy train tracks.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
She swam parallel to the sharks, just another creature in the ocean.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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