equivalent
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A gigawatt is roughly equivalent to the power generated by a nuclear reactor.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
Russia's spending rose 5.9 percent to $190 billion, equivalent to 7.5 percent of GDP.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
Asian refineries are built to process denser and more sulfurous crude oil from the Middle East, not the lighter U.S. equivalent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
In the 2021 tournament, England's equivalent figure was only 21%.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Hamilton’s last days contained several other incidents of equivalent poignancy, though they were only recognizable when viewed through the knowledge of the looming duel.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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Unit 3: Compelling Evidence
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