parallels
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In his tribute to the actor, Coscarelli said the Long Beach native “channeled himself into that role” and described the parallels between Bannister’s character and his offscreen personality.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Experts see parallels between the "Black Summer" and what has happened in Europe in recent months -- extended periods of drought accompanied by very high temperatures.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
There are lots of parallels between these two stories: family members getting separated from loved ones, then turning to the courts, specifically to habeas corpus petitions, to claim that the separation is unlawful.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Eschewing grander historical parallels, Vaez calls the current situation a "plastic moment", pregnant with possibility as old adversaries contemplate a different set of relationships.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Greek philosophies on the beneficial behavioural qualities of music find striking parallels with Confucius-influenced writings of the second and third centuries bc in China.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
