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versus

[vur-suhs, -suhz] / ˈvɜr səs, -səz /
PREPOSITION
against
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What are your thoughts about artificial intelligence versus human creativity?

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

The bout was billed as a classic grappler versus striker match-up, with Makhachev's signature wrestling providing the backbone for his dominant run in the UFC.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Consumers’ economic mood is weaker this month versus July, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan’s monthly survey.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

The decision to rent versus buy is mainly just a financial decision.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

“Mystique, shapeshifted to look like Leia with a lightsaber, versus Amethyst, shapeshifted to look like Leia with a blaster.”

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon




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