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relatively

[rel-uh-tiv-lee] / ˈrɛl ə tɪv li /


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If the whole group falls, and the relatively strong performers don’t consistently live up to higher expectations that they can produce above-average profit growth, they could drop harshly.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

From a high-profile, media-friendly Secretary of State to a relatively unknown MP, the departure of Wes Streeting and arrival of James Murray has raised eyebrows in the health and political worlds.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Boarding slow-moving tankers is relatively straightforward, and can be done from a fast boat or helicopter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Although regular use among seniors remains relatively uncommon, it is rising quickly.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Art had a system that he had worked out over the many years he had been farming, and while it was relatively simple, it still demanded a staggering amount of stamina.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen




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