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[stif] / stɪf /






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After a viewing in July, Awosika said the letting agent, who identified himself as Derrick Fringe, told them there was stiff competition and they needed to pay immediately to secure it.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The pizza chain has been struggling with rising costs and stiff competition in recent years.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Xiaomi had a rough start to the year, posting another profit drop as the memory crunch, stiff competition and soft demand hurt its businesses, from smartphones to electric cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

"I think Usyk will be too fluid for the stiff and big Verhoeven. I've got Usyk by knockout in nine."

From BBC • May 23, 2026

With great effort he rolled away the stone, which was larger than himself, and pried the stiff cover open.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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