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That technology boosts the capacity of one system, as opposed to “scale-out,” which focuses on connecting systems and racks into larger clusters.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Both Mildred Pierce and Emma Harte build their wealth by remaining clear-eyed as to what men can do for them financially as opposed to romantically.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
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- on the flip side
- not to be confused with
- and not
- the alternative being
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- hand in hand with
- and also
