relative
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While not doubting his capabilities and dedication, some have questioned Velasco’s relative lack of experience in a prestige post traditionally occupied by party notables with decades of public service.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
In 2015, there was a sense that Taiwan was negotiating from a position of relative strength, or at least autonomy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
With the results from this base regression, it is possible to plot the annualized returns by seller age relative to returns of those ages 36 to 45.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
We’ll avoid the stocks that have low short interest as a percentage of shares relative to the past two years.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Even though they have the same key signature, a minor key and its relative major sound very different.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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