competing

Example Sentences

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Humans can often sustain focus on a specific goal while filtering out competing information.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Brontë subjects her characters to the competing influences of the two houses; those who venture too close to the Heights—such as Catherine’s daughter, years later—get sucked into the abject darkness within.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The competing measures, which have drawn enough verified signatures to qualify for the November ballot, come at a time when the rising cost of healthcare is emerging as a top voter concern.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But Raducanu appeared comfortable as she opened her grass-court season in London - and delighted to be competing in front of her home support.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

For many chess players—and especially for those people who don’t know the game—witnessing two players competing without sight of a board can evoke astonishment.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady