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competitor

[kuhm-pet-i-ter] / kəmˈpɛt ɪ tər /


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Novo Nordisk claimed its main competitor in the weight-loss drug business had committed "multiple violations" of federal and state false advertising and unfair competition laws, through its nationwide ad campaigns.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Monroe also said that owning a significant amount of undeveloped property in Las Vegas helps Red Rock avoid “having a competitor grow next door to them.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

Ellison is betting heavily that the combination of the streaming platforms Paramount+ and Pluto TV with Warner’s HBO Max will create a more-formidable streaming competitor and generate more cash.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Sunrise, for its part, views Silverado as a competitor and is not interested in partnering on the redevelopment project.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Slogging through the slop, he lumbered up to his competitor, pushing as hard as he could, and passed him.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

In the Women's Underhand Chop, where competitors stand on a piece of wood and chop between their feet, she cut through 11in of white pine in 21.28 seconds.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

The number of female competitors in lumberjack sports has more than trebled in the past 30 years, according to Samantha LaSalle, event director of the Lumberjack World Championships.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Foraying into the defense space could give Archer an extra boost as it races to develop its air taxis faster than competitors.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Suppliers also don’t like to force products on customers who don’t want them, especially if competitors are being more flexible.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

In the most direct way, Indian liberty made indigenous villages into competitors for colonists’ allegiance.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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