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or in comparison (with)
as in in contrast (to)
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compared to
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The second prototype is the Essentials, which is a smaller footprint (approximately 2,000 square feet, compared to the Legacy’s 3,000) that doesn’t include the A-frame but keeps the brand’s orange-and-white stripes at the forefront.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026 -
Other outliers in the Playoff tier include Atlanta, who has a really low payroll compared to its general area thanks to the $0 Vich, the $30k Devilliers, and the also ridiculously low keeper figure of $5,500 for Irvine.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“In comparison (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20comparison%20%28to%29. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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