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Recent Examples of compete
Democrat Watkins competed with finalists Brett Miller and Ron Donahue, both Republicans vying to fill the seat vacated by Robert Behrend, who did not seek another term.
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
Kenny Pickett is considered a favorite to win the Week 1 job, but Joe Flacco, Deshaun Watson, Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel will all be competing for playing time.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Tech companies, venture capitalists, states and others are competing for electricity and straining the nation’s electric grid.
—Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Fans, hedge funds, and sovereign wealth funds would all be competing to get a piece.
—Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
Kenny Pickett is considered a favorite to win the Week 1 job, but Joe Flacco, Deshaun Watson, Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel will all be competing for playing time.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Tech companies, venture capitalists, states and others are competing for electricity and straining the nation’s electric grid.
—Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Fans, hedge funds, and sovereign wealth funds would all be competing to get a piece.
—Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compete
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Critics have long contended that the position amounted to little more than a fig leaf, albeit one that still managed to occupy a few seats at the national policy-making table.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
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At worst, Nomura is probably contending for a stint on the practice squad.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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Over the past century the price of gold has raced at a 2.2% average annual rate above inflation.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Greyhounds adjust well to life after racing and thrive in home environments, often forming strong bonds with their owners.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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The current plan would lift the SALT cap from $10,000 to $30,000, but a handful of blue-state Republicans have been fighting to raise the cap higher.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Moving to Italy was a big jump and then moving here was another big jump: from Serie B to a big club that fights in European competition.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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His wife, Moira, was battling breast cancer, while their son, Mac, was diagnosed with chordoma, a rare bone cancer that affects the spine.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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After Russia claimed to have retaken control of Kursk in April, Kyiv insisted its troops are fiercely battling to preserve their foothold in the territory.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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“Compete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compete. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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