competitive

Example Sentences

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Colin Neill from Hospitality Ulster said the UK's higher VAT rate puts Northern Ireland "at a huge competitive disadvantage".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Plus, as you say, the housing market is extremely competitive, especially for first-time buyers who need space for children, as is the case with your son and his wife.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

They’re the offensive engines for a Lakers team battling for the No. 3 playoff seeding in a competitive Western Conference.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

He wrote about everything from the National Football League and Major League Baseball to short-track car racing, lacrosse and competitive hot dog eating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It would take her a long while to get to Sherlock Holmes level, but once Emily did, she’d probably be one of those competitive people.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman