- present participle of compete.
competing
Example Sentences
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Seagate stock was edging down following a report it is competing with Toshiba over a crucial acquisition in the hard-disk drive space.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
The Nifty has delivered just 6% annualised dollar returns over the past decade - hardly attractive, especially in comparison with several other competing markets.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
His challenge is to turn his vast collection of assets into a company capable of competing with Netflix, Disney, Amazon and Apple while simultaneously taking billions of dollars in costs out of the business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
“Continuing to come in the gym and stay after practice, just working, competing, playing, just trying to make my mark,” James said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Out of 652 gymnasts competing, I placed first on vault and floor, and third all-around, and at the end I was presented with a huge cardboard check for $5,000.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
