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relatively

[rel-uh-tiv-lee] / ˈrɛl ə tɪv li /


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After ships pass through the narrow Malacca Strait, the relatively calm seas provide an ideal spot to move oil between vessels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The Silver Lake Reservoir is a popular destination for joggers and walkers and has been considered a relatively safe public space for the Los Angeles community.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Its host star is slightly smaller and cooler than the Sun, which keeps the planet's temperature relatively low.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

They actually reflect the relatively early timing of Easter.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Public discussions about racial caste in America are relatively rare.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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