versus
Example Sentences
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It's used to test the merits of action versus inaction.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
I think the absence of obnoxious hype benefits Seattle, which kicks off the season Wednesday, Sept. 9 versus its Super Bowl roadkill, New England.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
"Distinguishing between patients whose tumors will never undergo this transition versus patients whose tumors may will help us use this treatment effectively and early."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
I would also appreciate a comparison of California versus Alaska and Texas from an overall retirement perspective, including income taxes, sales taxes, cost of living, housing, and other significant expenses.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Cat could tell his insides were battling—ocean-fear versus shark-love.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
