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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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
Schwab CEO Rick Wurster previously criticized some prediction markets but conceded they might be offered if competitively necessary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 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
“Or which sport he played competitively as a child? How many siblings he has? How many languages he speaks?”
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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