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relative

[rel-uh-tiv] / ˈrɛl ə tɪv /




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This structure could exaggerate overtime claims relative to expectations in two ways.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“Everything is much more contemporary relative to what was created more than 40 years ago, but it’s still very true to the origin story and to the DNA of the brand.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The comet releases exceptionally large amounts of carbon dioxide relative to water, far exceeding the levels commonly measured in solar system comets.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

The company’s stock was trading around 10 times projected earnings right before the deal announcement, which looks cheap relative to the 21-times multiple of the S&P 500.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Reinhold Barth, Dasch's relative and Kappe's right-hand man, had worked for the Long Island Rail Road in America, and he gave them a tour of a railroad plant and yards.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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