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[stif] / stɪf /






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The band, expanded to include touring keyboardist Loren Gold, seemed exhilarated, if a little stiff at times, a first-night quibble that will surely self-correct.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The pizza chain has been struggling with rising costs and stiff competition in recent years.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Global carmakers have also faced stiff competition in China - a major market for luxury brands like Ferrari.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Defending state 300 hurdles champion Jayden Rendon of Carson faces stiff competition in that event from state leader Brady Tse of San José Harker, Palm Desert’s Kingston Penny and Etiwanda’s Brandon Andrade.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

It seemed like they were going to have some stiff competition.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon




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