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It’s more expensive for women due to their longer life expectancy: $524 for a 65-year-old single woman versus $966 for a 75-year-old woman.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

“Once Smithy came in, he just changed the energy a little bit and we’re trying to be a little more aggressive versus sitting back,” said Kopitar, the Kings’ all-time leader in games, points and assists.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

We could have a separate discussion about the type of earnings, adjusted versus all-in, but the difference isn’t especially meaningful here.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The trial of adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity or who are overweight and at increased cardiovascular risk met the primary objective of non-inferiority versus insulin glargine, Lilly said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

They clashed like some sort of weird Christmas combat scene—the red versus the green.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan