parallel to

Example Sentences

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Instead of placing the anode and cathode parallel to each other, the new design positions them perpendicular.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Wall squats involve putting your back against a wall and lowering down into a sitting position using your hips until the thighs are parallel to the ground.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

There is hope among some crypto lobbyists that lawmakers will at least accept rewards for using the coins, drawing a parallel to credit card rewards.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

“What a Wonderful World,” he said, models an alternative way to showcase the artistic history of Los Angeles — one that runs parallel to Hollywood’s dominant narrative.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Matt saw they were driving parallel to the fence.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer