Example Sentences

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The rise in costs has correlated with a spike in formula thefts as part of a surge of shoplifting during the cost of living crisis.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2023

Up until now, the scientists' system for calculating risk scores has correlated with likelihood of developing prostate cancer, but lacked predictive value about how serious a given case may be.

From Science Daily • Nov. 9, 2023

While the rise of dehorning has correlated with a decline in the number of rhinos killed, a complex mix of economic, social and security factors also affects rhino poaching.

From New York Times • Jun. 12, 2023

Generally, higher slider velocity has correlated to more swinging strikes, which indicates both good deception and movement with his go-to pitch.

From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2022

Each of us has had some perception of this movement but no one has correlated it as you have done.

From A Son of the Middle Border by Garland, Hamlin