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competitive

[kuhm-pet-i-tiv] / kəmˈpɛt ɪ tɪv /


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It has a steady growth business with a competitive moat in scarce landfills, annuity-like revenue, and 90%-plus annual customer retention.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

It is struggling to stay competitive with high-tech newcomers in China, its largest market, and it has been lowering its production capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Peers recalls his first impressions of Coleman were "quiet and shy" off the pitch, but "raw, determined and competitive" on it.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Whether or not Starlink will become a competitive issue for airlines is hard to say.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

I loved swimming too, but it wasn’t the kind of team sport I wanted to play and I wasn’t fast enough to be competitive.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge




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