competitively
Americanadverb
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as a participant in an organized league, match, or competition.
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in a way that tends to perceive any activity as a competition against rivals.
Example Sentences
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Wool sees China as being better positioned competitively than a few years ago, with recent trade data showing China has become a leading exporter of AI-related technology.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
While the buying frenzy of recent years in the United States has cooled, competitively priced homes still generally sell within a reasonable time frame.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
Stokes has not played competitively since the end of England's 4-1 Ashes defeat in January.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Players are already noticing the course is harder than usual—both literally and competitively.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
He said he never wanted to play basketball competitively, not ever again.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
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