competition
noun
the act of competing; rivalry for supremacy, a prize, etc..
competitions
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pluralof competition.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Growing up poor in rural Indiana, Gerstner competed in a high-school program of problem-solving competitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
Next up in their math education: problems from the high-school competitions that many AI researchers had once entered themselves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
He packed in pick-up games, not-so-friendly competitions of golf, rowing and bike riding, and sight-seeing throughout the Slovenian capital where Doncic first fell in love with basketball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Newcastle are without a home clean sheet in each of their last 16 games in all competitions - the longest run in their history.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Some people were concerned about their futures, but many others became obsessed with the present and held a never-ending parade of sports competitions, beauty contests, parties, talent shows, and dances.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
