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in comparison with; when compared with; according to; in light of; in view of
法律に照らして判断を下した。
The judgment was made in light of the law.
経験に照らして考えると問題は無い。
When I consider it in light of experience, there is no problem.
事実に照らしてその説は誤りである。
In light of the facts, that theory is mistaken.