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competitive exclusion

British

noun

ecology the dominance of one species over another when both are competing for the same resources, etc

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The seven-week event starting July 8 is at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s bid to dominate the world of competitive gaming and the video game industry at large.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025

More global competitive gaming competitions are being held in the UK, with players from all around the world flying in to take part.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2025

This discovery suggests some people have an innate advantage in certain settings where response time is crucial, such as in ball sports, or in competitive gaming.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2024

The country has embraced competitive gaming, building e-sports stadiums and offering college majors on the topic.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2024

An employee with knowledge of operations at Activision, which governs large-scale esports leagues, said the company isn’t in discussions with Savvy about competitive gaming operations in Riyadh.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2023

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