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compete

[kuhm-peet] / kəmˈpit /


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But there is a standard that the Seahawks set shortly after Schneider and former coach Pete Carroll came on board 14 years ago: Compete for division titles and win playoff games.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2024

"There's a lot more nickel-and-diming than there used to be," said Bob Levinstein, CEO of Cruise Compete, a marketplace for cruise quotes, noting charges for room service and other amenities used to be free.

From Reuters • Aug. 3, 2023

Some of the goals: "Exercise your leadership everyday," "Study notes and exercise game plan after meeting and before bed," and "Compete – finish strong."

From Fox News • Feb. 12, 2022

The non-conference matchup, which was billed as part of the Compete 4 Cause Classic, will not be rescheduled.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2021

A Google alert flagging my name in an article posted on the United States Olympic Committee website, titled “Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad Qualifies for Olympics, Will Become First Athlete to Compete in a Hijab.”

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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