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competitive

[kuhm-pet-i-tiv] / kəmˈpɛt ɪ tɪv /


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It’s also necessary to limit distortions to private-sector behavior, since private capital and competitive incentives drive the kind of innovation and financial firepower the rest of the world envies.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

"Now, he's taking on an entirely new challenge as he joins the ranks of the Gladiators, bringing his trademark physicality and competitive spirit to one of television's toughest arenas."

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

“Disneyland Resort values its cast members, offers competitive benefits and is proud of its long history of working collaboratively with the unions that represent them,” Jakary said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Taiwanese investigators said Wednesday they have raided dozens of locations as part of a probe into 17 Chinese-funded companies suspected of trying to "illegally" poach Taiwan's high-tech talent to erode the island's competitive edge.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

I’m sure some of the younger fencers didn’t understand my tenacity or competitive nature during practice, but fencing was my only way to seek revenge on an enemy with no name.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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