relative to

Example Sentences

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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

Bern now wants stronger safeguards, given the merged megabank's size relative to the Swiss economy.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

From I960 to 1985, the number of police officers fell more than 50 percent relative to the number of crimes.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt