compete
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Verstappen said he was surprised to be able to compete for pole position.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
In response, a US administration official confirmed that "the visas necessary for Iran to compete in the World Cup, including for athletes and necessary support staff, have been issued".
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
She now trails him by 20,672 votes in the race to compete against Mayor Karen Bass in the Nov. 3 runoff election.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
It should help the company better compete with SpaceX on cost.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
He had come out of retirement to compete with Marcial, knowing it was a competition gained in advance.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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