Example Sentences

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Now, nobody is equating the highest draft pick in Kraken history, Matty Beniers, with a generational talent such as McDavid, even if Eberle’s rookie teammate is also a centerman viewed as mature beyond his years.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2022

In so doing, Florida is equating sex and breasts, suggesting that having breasts is an essential part of “the biological state of being female” in Florida.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2021

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is equating ventilators to “missiles” in the battle.

From Washington Times • Mar. 20, 2020

“What I do find outrageous is equating an intelligence community with Nazi Germany,” he said.

From The Guardian • Jan. 15, 2017

The administration is equating us to vultures, who are nature's scavengers," he said. The municipality has, meanwhile, denied any prejudice. "They get promotions after they compete for the job as per recruitment rules.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2015