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competitive

[kuhm-pet-i-tiv] / kəmˈpɛt ɪ tɪv /


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Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia is running one of the most competitive 2026 campaigns as he seeks a second term.

From Salon Sep. 20, 2026

One of Ramabai's daughters is preparing for police recruitment and the other for the civil services - two fiercely competitive routes into the security and social status associated with a coveted and secure government job.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

“That may not be possible in today’s competitive free-market regime that we operate in,” Gupta said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 19, 2026

“We’re in an unusual position where the most competitive race is the top of the ticket,” Mackowiak said.

From Salon Sep. 18, 2026

We used to get competitive about whose costume would make my dad laugh the hardest.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli




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