comparatives
- plural of comparative.
Example Sentences
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The company said this would be driven, among other items, by actions taken in North America and continental Europe to improve performance, as well as easier comparatives in continental Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
This construction is intended to have two comparatives, e.g.,
From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2014
This is a role that risks a dizzyingly intimidating collection of comparatives on the vocal and comedic fronts.
From Chicago Tribune • Dec. 28, 2010
We are upgrading our 2010 pre-tax profit from £75m to £78m taking earnings per share from 108.8p to 113.1p in view of positive current trading although management is concerned about difficult comparatives and the outlook.
From The Guardian • Sep. 21, 2010
The Incorrigibles had been studying comparatives and superlatives.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
