compete
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They’re not letting people compete to see if there’s somebody else who could do it better or more cheaply.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
“There’s no effective way for them to compete with a terrestrial network,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
These days, their rare display is also attracting tourists by the thousands, who queue up for limited tours and compete for ideal photo spots to capture nature at its most magical.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
While preparing to compete in the multi-events at the Junior Olympics, when I was 10, I had to run the hurdles.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
My knocking won’t be able to compete with cleaning-up noises.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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