vis
1 Americannoun
plural
viresabbreviation
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visibility.
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visual.
abbreviation
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Viscount.
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Viscountess.
abbreviation
noun
Example Sentences
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This eventually went somewhere—a discussion of the threat war presents to Europe, which was probably the opening topic because it underlines his gravitas vis a vis his predecessor.
From Slate • Mar. 8, 2024
A trio of cross-party lawmakers last month called for rules regulating such rentals to be tightened and for an end to the more favourable tax treatment such rentals receive vis a vis normal long-term rentals.
From Reuters • Jun. 9, 2023
“It’s unclear where Donald Trump is placing himself vis a vis that issue,” Mohler said.
From Washington Times • Jun. 7, 2023
"I think the critics are looking backwards to a gloried past, and fail to see the strategic picture vis a vis China and technology in a really disappointing way," he says.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2023
“Only because Shakespeare said it first. Moving on. How are you dauntless scribes doing on your special assignment? The ‘Quo quid vis fieri?’ project?”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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