competitive

Example Sentences

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However, it is very competitive, and anything worth placing an offer on is sold for over the asking price.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

They’re the offensive engines for a Lakers team battling for the No. 3 playoff seeding in a competitive Western Conference.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

He wrote about everything from the National Football League and Major League Baseball to short-track car racing, lacrosse and competitive hot dog eating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

On a pitch offering some help to seamers, the skills of Foakes and Lawes have assured their side a total which, if not imposing, is highly competitive.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Too much competitive spirit, sir. Clean forgot. Sweat equals success.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell