parallel
Example Sentences
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This structure consists of closely spaced parallel strips that interact with light similarly to a prism.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
I’m sure the economics nerds will say that doesn’t count, but I think it’s a parallel worth considering.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
The roster of shows where Silicon Valley's elite now prefer to make news constitutes a parallel media ecosystem.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
The case has unfolded alongside a parallel legal offensive from Baldoni, who filed a sweeping $400-million countersuit accusing Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, the New York Times and others of defamation and extortion.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
That’s how I managed to parallel park perfectly.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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