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competition

[kom-pi-tish-uhn] / ˌkɒm pɪˈtɪʃ ən /


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That suggests an opportunity for Apple to expand what has been a niche category—if it can overcome competition from Chinese brands.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

And they do not offer schedules and budgets for the work that must be done to prepare dozens of Olympic venues for competition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Xu did not respond to the BBC's request for comment, but has posted online denying he broke the competition rules.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

While the increasingly popular annual competition is largely for fun, organisers say it is helpful in raising awareness of brown bears and their Alaskan habitats, as well as the risks they face from human activity.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

There are only three weeks left until someone wins the competition.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

Reitano, a former child actor, volunteers with local schools and, according to her website, mentors “future lawyers” through moot court competitions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

He hit the ground running, scoring 23 goals in all competitions as Madrid won both La Liga and the Champions League, and finished third in that year's Ballon d'Or.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

They have now shipped 13 goals in their last six matches in all competitions, after conceding only seven in their first 17 games under Tuchel.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

The coaches rearranged racks to face each other directly, turning weightlifting sessions into heated internal competitions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

The Ancient Greeks reserved their greatest excitement in relation to music, though, for competitions, of which they had a large number.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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