competed; competing
: to strive consciously or unconsciously for an objective (such as position, profit, or a prize) : be in a state of rivalry
competing teams
companies competing for customers
Examples of compete in a Sentence
Thousands of applicants are competing for the same job.
She competed against students from around the country.
We are competing with companies that are twice our size.
Did you compete in the track meet on Saturday?
The radio and the television were both on, competing for our attention.
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The triad are competing against Councilmember Hung Wei, former mayors Gilbert Wong and Barry Chang and political newcomer Claudio Bono.
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Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
The Lakers competed with the Grizzlies behind the strong offensive play of James, who scored a season-high 39 points on 15-of-24 shooting to go with seven rebounds and six assists.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Contact IndyStar senior government accountability reporter Hayleigh Colombo at hcolombo@indystar.com.
—Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
In Oldham County, candidates competed for seats on Crestwood's City Commission and La Grange's City Council.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
The Lakers competed with the Grizzlies behind the strong offensive play of James, who scored a season-high 39 points on 15-of-24 shooting to go with seven rebounds and six assists.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
Indiana Voter Guide:Todd Rokita and Destiny Wells compete in attorney general race
Live Indiana Attorney General election results
Contact IndyStar senior government accountability reporter Hayleigh Colombo at hcolombo@indystar.com.
—Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
In Oldham County, candidates competed for seats on Crestwood's City Commission and La Grange's City Council.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Compete.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compete. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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