compete
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She will compete in the high jump and triple jump later Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
The two are using their business empires to put the pieces together to compete there, although significant technical and scientific challenges remain.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Three-time champion and newly appointed stickler Mike Newby crowned Andrew Bailey the 2026 winner after he bravely opted to compete without straw padding.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
“Late summer and fall are good times to buy — and that’s because there are fewer buyers to compete with during this time of year,” he says.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Epiphany had never before won even the local championship, and there they were, up on stage, ready to compete for the state trophy.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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