relative to

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Benefits can be reduced by as much as 30% at age 62 relative to full retirement age, and even more compared with age 70.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

As the stock has risen, so has the valuation, particularly relative to tangible book value, a key measure of shareholder equity and financial strength.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

“We’re not in a state of the world at the moment where financial conditions are very tight relative to history,” Adrian said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Among the lossmaking wagers some suspect: bets that diesel prices would rise relative to jet fuel and that Dubai crude would fall in price compared with benchmark Brent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

She taught them to jiao ren\ Though there was only one relative to name, Helen would ask, Who’s that? as Theresa entered the room.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen