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Recent Examples of compete
This marks the show’s first time competing in the full-length variety talk category after previously entering in short form fields.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
Eventually, some programs may decide that trying to compete isn't worth the expense, said Sam Ehrlich, a professor at Boise State University who tracks college sports litigation.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
Every male in the crowd competes to align their tails with the lone female red-sided garter snake for a chance at copulation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
But here in New York, baseball as a mirror of society commences, commences with the rollout of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto competing crosstown — this year and for many seasons to come.
—Greg Marotta, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
Eventually, some programs may decide that trying to compete isn't worth the expense, said Sam Ehrlich, a professor at Boise State University who tracks college sports litigation.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
Every male in the crowd competes to align their tails with the lone female red-sided garter snake for a chance at copulation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
But here in New York, baseball as a mirror of society commences, commences with the rollout of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto competing crosstown — this year and for many seasons to come.
—Greg Marotta, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compete
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Shortly before the end of Biden’s term in January, the Department of Education issued a fact sheet contending that Title IX applies to colleges’ direct payments to athletes reflecting revenue share/NIL.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The organization, which has paid the tax since 1972, contends that its work is rooted in Catholic values and mission and that the state is unfairly judging what counts as religious activity.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Other notable names will be racing alongside McLaughlin-Levrone, such as Dalilah Muhammad, the former world record holder in the 400-meter hurdles.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The 14-odd members of the McCallister family raced through Terminal 3 before miraculously hopping aboard their American Airlines flight at gate K-12.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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In 2017, the administration fought hard and communicated clearly.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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While there is no vaccine to prevent the common cold nor a specific medicine to cure it, there are ways to manage your symptoms while your body fights the illness.—
Lauren Schlanger,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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In the short distance category, 2000-meter world record holder and 1500-meter Olympic silver medalist Jessica Hull will battle 800-meter world champion Mary Moraa and 1500-meter American record holder Nikki Hiltz.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In the sequel, Cruise’s Maverick confides in Iceman, who is battling a terminal disease, about whether to send his protégé Rooster (Miles Teller) on a potentially fatal mission.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Compete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compete. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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