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relatively

[rel-uh-tiv-lee] / ˈrɛl ə tɪv li /


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“Iran feels relatively comfortable, because it believes the U.S. and Israel are not aligned regarding the Lebanese issue,” said Ofer Guterman, a senior researcher at the Tel Aviv-based Institute for National Security Studies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“We have plans for the future, including another large effort coming here relatively soon.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

In the end, the IUD removal was easy and relatively painless, with only brief discomfort from the injection.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026

Despite having churned through eight presidents in the last 10 years, Peru's economy has remained relatively stable.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

By 10:00 P.M. the water seemed relatively clear of ice, and their spirits rose: so far, so good.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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