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competitive

[kuhm-pet-i-tiv] / kəmˈpɛt ɪ tɪv /


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It has become so common that most assume a top freshman or sophomore are holdbacks, which means repeating a grade or two to look for a competitive advantage in high school.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

“Management expects to ship a significant amount of hardware due to the networking supercycle and Cisco’s strong competitive position due to its supply chain,” the analysts said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

“Our strong brand relevance, industry-leading value proposition, streamlined operations, and significant restaurant investments have created a competitive moat that positions Chili’s to deliver sustainable, profitable growth,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

After a chaotic and competitive June primary, Tuesday marked one of the few times the two men have addressed the same audience.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

By his retirement from competitive fencing, he had been to five Olympic competitions, winning a bronze individual medal in 1984.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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