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competitive

[kuhm-pet-i-tiv] / kəmˈpɛt ɪ tɪv /


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Soriano’s competitive mentality has kept him coming back to baseball despite his injury setbacks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Customs authorities are overwhelmed by small packages arriving from overseas, the European Commission says, and since e-commerce is so popular, the current duty exemption gives importers a competitive advantage.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

The Asian confederation has much work to do to try to catch up with Africa and show its teams can be competitive in this expanded format.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

On a call with investors, Roberts said the spinoff is the best past forward for facing the competitive challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

“Quit your whining and carrying on. Ye all knew this was the most competitive specialty.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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