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competition

[kom-pi-tish-uhn] / ˌkɒm pɪˈtɪʃ ən /


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Another is less competition and higher prices, especially at hospitals.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Taylor Crabb and his partner are among the AVP stars competing this weekend in Long Beach, which will host the 2028 Olympics beach volleyball competition.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

For their part, the mass-market carmaker's executives say they are trying to adapt to the "reality" of stiff global competition.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

The 33-year-old Olympic silver medallist came into the competition after competing just once - at a shot put event in Loughborough in May - since claiming bronze at last year's World Championships in Tokyo.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

He was my competition, which probably made him my sworn enemy or something.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

All leagues and competitions in English professional football will adopt a new trial to try to eradicate it.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

From this season, there will be a consistent approach across all competitions.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Known as an “urchin” bait, the lure is dominating professional competitions, sparking a rush of imitators and provoking the sort of shelf-clearing buying frenzies you see for Pokemons and Beanie Babies.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Known as an “urchin” bait, the lure is dominating professional competitions, sparking a rush of imitators and provoking shelf-clearing buying frenzies.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

She started coming to more of my international competitions and always had her phone available to take my calls when I needed a loving voice to remind me that I could triumph on the strip.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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