relative

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Of nonprofit leaders surveyed, nearly 60% said they have had a more difficult time securing grants from foundations relative to the past and more than 40% said their existing funders have cut back.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The pair ultimately found their leading lady — relative newcomer Deva Cassel, daughter of Vincent Cassel and Monica Bellucci — in Italy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

That does mark a move up in the timing relative to the previous quarterly survey, which suggested the Bank of Canada would be on hold until the second quarter of next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

She pointed out the relative scarcity of dad bloggers, which she contrasts with the relative ease of being a working dad — a situation employers tend to reward.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Suddenly Nate was an orphan with just one living relative in the world: the uncle that Papa had always hated.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis