competition
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Born during China’s boom years, this generation is now entering adulthood with dwindling opportunities, fiercer competition and a growing sense of despondency that years of hard work won’t pay off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Strip that money out and it changes the whole complexion of the competition.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
In the seven-game run that swept United back into Europe's elite club competition after a two-year absence, the 31-year-old was a central figure in nine out of 12 goals.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
“I didn’t think the competition would be so fierce.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Because I’ve never wanted them to win a competition so much in my whole, entire life!
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
By kindergarten, she’d entered national art competitions to help her get into a good elementary school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Kostoulas was bedded in last season and now has four goals from six starts across all competitions this term.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
They came second in the WSL again in 2021 and reached at least the quarter-finals in both domestic cup competitions and the Champions League.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Other recent competitions had taken the family to Florida, Mississippi and Texas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
After witnessing this type of behavior before, I always came prepared to our competitions.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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