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relative

[rel-uh-tiv] / ˈrɛl ə tɪv /




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Nor am I burdened by the reasons young people often start conversations with relative strangers online or in person: to network, find a date or get advice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“It is therefore likely that a resumption of balance-sheet reduction warrants additional reductions in the federal-funds rate relative to baseline projections,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

One of those headwinds is that “a compelling show” can be a relative term.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

In another unexpected result, the team identified DNA from Pterocarya, a relative of walnut believed to have vanished from north-western Europe about 400,000 years ago.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Matthew claimed he was a family friend through one of his uncles—or might even be a distant relative; he himself wasn’t quite clear on the details.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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