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competition

[kom-pi-tish-uhn] / ˌkɒm pɪˈtɪʃ ən /


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Competition is particularly fierce in sectors where scale matters, such as heat pumps or autos, said Clemens Fuest, president of the Ifo Institute for Economic Research, a think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority took a preliminary step this month by opening an investigation into Ellison’s proposed merger.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

The consumer group filed its claim against Apple at the Competition Appeal Tribunal on behalf of affected consumers in November 2024.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Last year, the 12-year-old bottling of the Notch won Best American Single Malt at the International Wine & Spirit Competition North America, signaling it as a leader in a growing, but often overlooked, category.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

“I’m upset because he wins. His GPA was half a point higher than mine and that’s it. Competition over. I can never even the score.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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