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competitor

[kuhm-pet-i-ter] / kəmˈpɛt ɪ tər /


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The theory at the time was that the market needed a fourth competitor to keep down prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

It’s paying its competitor Taiwan Semi to make an estimated 30% of its wafers as it builds its own fab capacity and invests in new products.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

OpenAI has been trying to build up its Claude Code competitor, Codex, and sees a window of opportunity in Anthropic’s quandary.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

“She is a competitor who sets the tone for winning every night, and her leadership and consistency elevate everyone around her.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

One javelin competitor had gained eight pounds in five days.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand




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