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versus

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


Example Sentences

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The findings remained consistent regardless of gender, coffee intake, caffeinated versus decaffeinated coffee, smoking habits, or study duration.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Of course, Microsoft shares over Nadella’s tenure, which began on Feb. 4, 2014, have been like a SpaceX rocket, up 1,025% versus 322% for the market.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Retailers’ sales grew by 0.5% last month to $757.1 billion, versus the 1.6% growth recorded in March, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Before City versus Palace, he had 70 points, his guests - Crookhaven stars Amari Bacchus & Genesis Lynea - both had 60 points, the BBC readers had 30 points and AI had 20 points.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

When I was a freshman we had this big basketball game: the students versus the teachers and parents.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña




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