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Elevated price-to-sales ratios and premium multiples relative to the mining sector indicate that investors are anticipating ongoing strong performance; if metal prices stabilize or production growth per share slows, those premiums could diminish.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
That said, Sensor Tower found slippage in mobile engagement rates for gaming apps relative to non-gaming apps.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The Justice Department has subpoenaed Powell relative to the project.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Who has been the most surprising free agent relative to expectations?
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
That said, Sensor Tower found slippage in mobile engagement rates for gaming apps relative to non-gaming apps.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The Justice Department has subpoenaed Powell relative to the project.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Who has been the most surprising free agent relative to expectations?
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Relative to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relative%20to. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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