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competitive

[kuhm-pet-i-tiv] / kəmˈpɛt ɪ tɪv /


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The majority of Democratic nominees in competitive Senate races this year are men.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

Four years on, being competitive would be considered a success in Durban.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

In some competitive races, Democratic men running for Senate are engaging with the masculinity debate.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

Political handicappers give Daniel J. Sullivan little chance of winning the highly competitive race.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

I’d read about Lexie in the pages of USA Gymnastics magazine, and I’d followed her competitive career online.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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