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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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However, the positive sentiment fizzled as the day went on, Cramer contended, because uncertainty over the legal challenges to the tariffs increased.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
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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The United Nations human rights lawyer took a pause from racing for three years during her fertility journey, which included miscarriages and multiple rounds of IVF.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Holland has been one of the more active UFC competitors since losing that contest by decision, fighting at middleweight and welterweight.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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House Republicans, who are fighting to keep their three-seat majority, have outspent Democrats.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
1 June 2025
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The Royals are battling the Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians for the divisional crown.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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What To Know Gatwa becomes only the second actor never to face the Daleks during his tenure in the lead role—joining Paul McGann, whose Eighth Doctor battled them only in audio dramas.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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“Compete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compete. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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