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versus

[vur-suhs, -suhz] / ˈvɜr səs, -səz /
PREPOSITION
against
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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The U.K. spends 9% of its health budget on drugs versus a global average of 15%, according to the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, a trade group.

From The Wall Street Journal

If it was 11 versus 11 then a 1-1 draw there is not a bad result at all, because Chelsea are a good team, but are Arsenal making the most of these opportunities?

From BBC

And as issuance of bonds ramped up, prices dropped as investors demanded relatively more yield versus the broader bond universe, JPMorgan analysts found.

From The Wall Street Journal

It probably suits them that no-one really has them down as title contenders now, either, even though Sunday's game was first versus second going into the weekend.

From BBC

“When we’re going half-speed, it allows me to slow down, really stick and then let the guy see what I’m trying to get him to see versus me just knowing it,” he said, adding, “The quicker you move, it can benefit you, but it can also hurt you if you don’t lock in on the details of the route and sell what you’re trying to sell.”

From Los Angeles Times