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relative

[rel-uh-tiv] / ˈrɛl ə tɪv /




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Funnily enough, the relative ease of making the world a better place was already in the back of my mind as I headed uptown to see “Disclosure Day.”

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

At the time, her skeleton was the oldest and most complete early human ancestor or relative ever discovered.

From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026

“Notably, the relative risk increase was most pronounced in individuals aged 25 to 44 years,” wrote the author of an op-ed that accompanied the study.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2026

He underwent cancer treatment at Noah's Ark Children's Hospital and enjoyed "two weeks of relative normality" at home in May after ringing the bell to mark the end of seemingly successful chemotherapy.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

We watch the doves coo at each other, and I wonder if any relative of mine has ever been able to listen to birds.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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