competing

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Humans can often sustain focus on a specific goal while filtering out competing information.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The competing measures, which have drawn enough verified signatures to qualify for the November ballot, come at a time when the rising cost of healthcare is emerging as a top voter concern.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Moving the schedule meant the matches would be directly competing with the football, basketball and hockey seasons in the U.S., potentially lowering ratings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

"Today, we require Meta to restore access to WhatsApp for competing AI assistants while we investigate whether the restrictions may infringe EU competition rules," EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Out of 652 gymnasts competing, I placed first on vault and floor, and third all-around, and at the end I was presented with a huge cardboard check for $5,000.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles