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In columns, editorial writers will be comparing and contrasting the candidates’ positions on education, climate, transportation and public safety.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

"It's important what the reaction will be and obviously people will be comparing it to McDonald's."

From Reuters • Jun. 10, 2022

Newsham said police have submitted the remains of the three women to the FBI for DNA analysis and will be comparing that DNA to those of area families that are missing loved ones.

From Washington Post • Jun. 9, 2018

Perhaps the most interesting will be comparing Gambel’s quail that I have studied in the United States with those in southwestern Sonora State.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2011

Orwell painted a strange portrait of what the world would be in 1984, and across this nation this spring, commencement speakers will be comparing that prediction with what has actually happened.

From Time Magazine Archive