How to Use versus in a Sentence

versus

preposition
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  • The process differs in those who weigh more versus those who weigh less.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • So the idea is that Insta360’s software can give you hints on how to film a beach versus a city’s streets.
    — Jon Porter, The Verge, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The scent of the candles is enhanced versus burning the candle.
    — Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Fallout: The game was a rare No. 1 versus No. 2 in-season contest.
    — John Sharp | Jsharp@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Was that ever brought up in the moment versus years later?
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2023
  • The mine case is a close parallel to that of Snail Darters versus the Tellico Dam.
    — Robert Kunzig, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2023
  • For those not in the industry, what does freelance mean versus being staffed on a show?
    — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2024
  • There’s something to be said about driving by versus flying over a place.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2023
  • But United’s schedule is much worse — 26 hours versus 15 hours on Delta.
    — Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Sep. 2023
  • Coldest spots well away from the Beltway could dip into the mid-30s versus downtown areas closer to the low 40s.
    — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Saunders said the market for movies versus comics developed in distinct ways across the 2000s.
    — John Towfighi, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
  • If the first was the drama that went down with Kathy and Theresa, then the follow-up was Edith's guacamole versus Susan's meatballs.
    — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 9 Nov. 2023
  • And those were big kind of refits in terms of your original culture versus your new culture is.
    — Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Jalen Hurts is banged up, and that’s a concern versus a swarming Dallas defense.
    — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Those companies are doing what is best for cash flow, versus what is good for the customer's landscape.
    — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 21 Mar. 2023
  • What is notable is how Republicans view the three versus Biden.
    — Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Think about drinking one cup of coffee before a meeting versus four cups.
    — Tatum Hunter, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2023
  • As a general rule of thumb, the higher the fill power, the lighter and warmer the coat is—this is because it’s filled with more down versus feathers for a cloudlike feel that holds in heat.
    — Anna Vognsen, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2023
  • There are line reads and dialogue and little inferences [to track], and the nuances of how hard an action scene can go [for PG-13 versus R].
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Dec. 2023
  • And remember, the question in November will be Trump versus Biden.
    — Erika Ryan, NPR, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Adjustable air springs lower the rakish body by 10 mm to 25 mm versus standard models.
    — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Pickleball can be played one-on-one or with two players versus two players.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Google showed me clips using this mode versus those from the iPhone 14 Pro, and the Pixel's video was much brighter and sharper, with better stabilization.
    — WIRED, 4 Oct. 2023
  • The judgment of the casualties versus the importance of the target is something that will be a judgment call.
    — Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2023
  • And of that share, 67% describe the attack as an act of terrorism by Hamas, versus 12% who see it as a justified act of resistance by Hamas.
    — Mark Murray, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The company earned $3.7 billion in net income, versus a $3.1 billion loss during the same quarter last year.
    — Lionel Lim, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2023
  • What was crazy about trying to become the best as an athlete versus trying to get a film made is some people just will never get there because they’re not meant for that sport.
    — Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 July 2023
  • The Cubs open the season today at home versus the Milwaukee Brewers to kick off a three-game series before going on a three-game trip to Cincinnati.
    — Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The youngsters are making the jump from hitting off a stationary tee to batting versus live pitching and need steady tosses, Terrazas said.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Instead, reaching for fiber-rich carbs—say, whole grain toast versus a bagel—can slow down your digestion, which helps prevent spikes in blood sugar.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 15 Dec. 2023

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