compete
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However, the runner-based lifestyle of many Ediacaran organisms reduced the need to compete.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Under Maine’s system, candidates compete to be the first choice, but must also appeal to all voters as a viable second choice.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Following the Staggers Rail Act of 1980, the United States unshackled its railroads, allowing private operators to compete, set market-driven rates and dynamically reinvest in their own infrastructure.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Still, low wages remain a problem, leaving child care to compete with other pathways available at the same school.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
It turned out they were thrilled by the way I’d represented them, and since I was the first one from Bannon’s ever to compete at Nationals, they wanted to hear every detail.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
Vocabulary lists containing compete
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