as in against
in opposition or contrast to
It's your word versus his. She explained the use of a semicolon versus a colon.
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India slaps a 100% tariff on U.S. motorcycles, versus a 2.4% American levy on motorcycles from India.
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Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
His mechanic versus the well-monied career politician narrative inspired his new Working Class Heroes Fund, a political action committee that has raised about $500,000 in donations since November to train unions to recruit and support local and national candidates.
—Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Finding the right balance of patience versus aggressiveness at the plate will again challenge Suzuki.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
The Sabers end the regular season at home versus Lakeville South Feb. 23.
—Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
His mechanic versus the well-monied career politician narrative inspired his new Working Class Heroes Fund, a political action committee that has raised about $500,000 in donations since November to train unions to recruit and support local and national candidates.
—Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Finding the right balance of patience versus aggressiveness at the plate will again challenge Suzuki.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
The Sabers end the regular season at home versus Lakeville South Feb. 23.
—Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Versus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versus. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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