compared to

KEYWORDS: compare, figure

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STRUCTURE

(describe X), compared to (number) of/for/in/etc Y

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NOTE The preposition depends on what Y is. Sometimes it isn’t needed.

Examples

In 2008, 26% of women lost their jobs, compared to 20% of men.

In 2009, 22% of men in the US lost their jobs, compared to 14% in Japan

In 2012, the number of burglaries was 1,400, compared to 2,800 car thefts.