compete
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Vancouver is covered by new government tax credits to try to help it compete with Hollywood and become a major movie hub.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
Despite the competition, the rival brand owners didn’t try to compete directly with newer, high-growth brands, but instead leaned heavily on nostalgia tied to Care Bears.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
That will send a powerful signal to investors globally that North America intends to compete as an integrated economic region—and that the U.S. is still a global leader.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
“Artificial will compete in this year’s Oscar race.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
On Valentine’s Day 2011, I finally got the chance to compete using some of my new skills while at the Gliders National Elite Qualifier in Riverside, California.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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