The phrase "compared to past" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
For example, "This year's exam schedule is much easier compared to past years."
Indeed, compared to past Big Brother casts they are all reasonably normal.
This year looks to be a little disappointing compared to past entries as whacky as this.
Compared to past relocations, the state media insists the relocation is moving smoothly.
It's not a bad album by any stretch, just disappointing compared to past glories.
But almost nothing about this season can be compared to past ones.
What conclusions would you draw about this winter's weather, compared to past winters?
Compared to past Facebook updates, the settings for Timeline are easy to figure out.
Though, he said at one point, compared to past nonconformist Vermont decisions, "today's chapter is of much smaller consequence".
Compared to past works, the "London Pictures" have a relatively restricted palette: tabloid black and white, highlighted with blood red.
Boyer adds that there hasn't been increased coverage of the team from the Times and he doesn't think there's any sizeable difference compared to past regular seasons.
However, Sanders' fundraising has lagged compared to past months: he raised only $26m in April, which was $20m less than his March total.
