compete
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The owner of the Houston Rockets is betting on the future of the Las Vegas Strip with the deal to buy Caesars Entertainment, while casinos are struggling to attract visitors and compete against online options.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
She will compete in the high jump and triple jump later Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
“It will become very difficult for humans to compete with AI at solving mathematical problems,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Being chosen to compete had been a jaw-dropping moment for me.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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