competition
Example Sentences
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Contracted runners were promised lucrative prize money and salaries in the competition's inaugural season, but the final event was cancelled and organisers later voluntarily filed for bankruptcy in the US.
From BBC
Along with "the importance of deterring breaches" and "the need to preserve public confidence in the fairness of the competition."
From BBC
Naphat, 29, was expelled from the Games in December for "using unauthorised third-party software or hardware modification" during the Arena of Valor competition, a letter from a SEA Games delegate said at the time.
From Barron's
The European Commission found the deal would not raise competition concerns, focusing its investigation primarily on Italy.
Many fighters have crumbled in similar situations, joining the UFC with big reputations and finding the step up in competition too big - but not Riley.
From BBC
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