competition
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Bath, who were playing a knockout tie at home for the first time in this competition since 2002, were disrupted at the set-piece and put off their stride by Saracens throughout the first half.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Meta and EssilorLuxottica will soon face competition from other deep-pocketed team-ups.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
The competition is heating up, especially in the United States.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
After successful races, there’s fierce competition for staff positions.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
“You were pretty good in last year’s competition, even though your teammates stank. We’d love to have you try out for our squad. You’d have a much better chance of winning at Sunny Brook.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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