compete
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In SpaceX’s early days, some industry and government officials ridiculed the idea that a startup with no ties to major aeronautical firms could compete against established contractors.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Then foreign auto makers could better compete with China worldwide.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Pratt and Montag tried to regain their mojo in 2013 when they competed on the British version of “Celebrity Big Brother,” then returned four years later to compete on the series again.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
“It is up to us to compete and figure it out,” Taverna said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Even if you manage to get through the first two tryouts, how are you supposed to compete with kids who have a whole team around them?
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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