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competitive

[kuhm-pet-i-tiv] / kəmˈpɛt ɪ tɪv /


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Colin Neill from Hospitality Ulster said the UK's higher VAT rate puts Northern Ireland "at a huge competitive disadvantage".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The housing market here is extremely competitive, with houses selling for over the asking price.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“From a competitive standpoint, they’re excited to compete against the country’s best,” Thomas said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Japanese chip makers became too insular, said Koike, and should have teamed up with U.S. firms to stay competitive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

There is no shutting down the competitive nature of an adolescent dude.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone