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competitive

[kuhm-pet-i-tiv] / kəmˈpɛt ɪ tɪv /


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Competitive pressures could also push funds toward higher leverage or riskier lending.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Funding for the research was provided through a Competitive State Wildlife Grant awarded to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

Competitive equity does work to produce closer playoff results, but lots of tweaking still needs to take place, including education.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Competitive intensity in fixed broadband is expected to stay elevated in 2026, though slowing fiber rollout and tapering capital expenditure could boost free cash flow for fixed-line operators, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

Competitive gymnastics can be a dangerous sport, and I understood just how important it was to be well-prepared.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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