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compete

[kuhm-peet] / kəmˈpit /


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The legislation also settles a long-running debate in Congress by blending competing approaches.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, every year as supermarkets compete for our Christmas custom many slash the prices of their bags of veg as low as 8p so there are bargains to be had.

From BBC

The ironic culmination to the story: iRobot will now be taken over by its Chinese contract manufacturer Picea, which also makes competing household devices.

From The Wall Street Journal

The combination is the latest high-profile consolidation in the industry, where firms face pressure to compete for market share.

From The Wall Street Journal

The listing would underscore the continued viability of neighborhood bookstores despite the strength of Amazon.com and the increasing popularity of streaming shows and podcasts competing with books for consumers’ attention.

From The Wall Street Journal