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competitively

American  
[kuhm-pet-i-tiv-lee] / kəmˈpɛt ɪ tɪv li /

adverb

  1. as a participant in an organized league, match, or competition.

  2. in a way that tends to perceive any activity as a competition against rivals.


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T-Mobile hasn’t launched a new option like AT&T and Verizon’s; a spokeswoman said the carrier’s portfolio already includes competitively priced options for individuals and families.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

BYD unveiled an autonomous-driving chip, as the Chinese automaker known for its wide range of competitively priced electric vehicles seeks a new growth driver in technology.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

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

"It's been a really good two and a half weeks of practice and getting back into playing competitively," he said.

From BBC May 12, 2026

Half the Pilates girls will be here, head to toe in Sweaty Betty, competitively stretching, manicured hands wrapped around their Starbucks.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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