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relative

[rel-uh-tiv] / ˈrɛl ə tɪv /




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Human metabolomic data showed the most pronounced relative decline in phosphatidylcholine levels among women around the time of menopause.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Surely, the inventors of the game had won 10-0—not lost to a bunch of relative amateurs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The strikes are the deadliest in weeks and follow a period of relative calm at the border after conflict between the two countries erupted in late February.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Morgan analysts, it slashed its crude imports by 3.8 million barrels a day compared with year-ago levels — that’s roughly 74% of the remaining decline in global crude imports relative to the 2025 average.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 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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