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competitor

[kuhm-pet-i-ter] / kəmˈpɛt ɪ tər /


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The narrow-body jet has been billed as a potential competitor to Boeing's 737 or Airbus's A320, though the aircraft has yet to receive approval from American or European regulators.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Shaw is a world-class competitor in a sport where the rewards may not make her wealthy.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

“Baker, as we all know here, is a very fiery competitor that is not afraid to speak his mind,” Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

“He has talent. He’s a competitor, and I’m excited about this season for him. He has a lot to give out to us, and he’s going to bring a lot out of us.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

I understood that Akhi had different goals as a coach than I did as a competitor and that I wasn’t his only student, but selfishly I wanted him to stick with me.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

But the strategy left the carrier out of step with competitors like Delta and United, which have invested heavily in onboard entertainment to support a more premium cabin experience.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Casey and Gen’s journey from competitors to confidantes is the film’s familiar emotional center, but tucked into an unfamiliar narrative.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2026

Ford employs more factory workers and assembles more cars in the U.S. than any of its competitors; some 80% of the vehicles it sells in the U.S. are built there.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

“Netflix has so much more content than some of the other competitors that in every category, they’re always going to be either the leader, or be close to leading in that category,” Rojas said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

“Sir Servause le Breusel,” cried the heralds, and Sir Servause stepped forward—a knight far down the list of competitors.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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