compete
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She would need a wildcard to compete but the prospect of Williams playing on the SW19 grass once again is a tantalising one for organisers.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The two are using their business empires to put the pieces together to compete there, although significant technical and scientific challenges remain.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Charters are privately operated, mostly nonunion public schools that compete for students with district-operated campuses.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
“Late summer and fall are good times to buy — and that’s because there are fewer buyers to compete with during this time of year,” he says.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
“I mean, chess is cool and all, but I’m not as into it as the other kids are, or as good as them, and I don’t want to compete or anything.”
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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