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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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
In a statement issued through Staffordshire Police, the family said he "lit up a room" and loved nothing more than playing pool competitively several nights a week, playing football and refereeing at weekends.
From BBC • May 4, 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
They played the third round in deadly silence, racing through the final lap as competitively as if they were in the Indianapolis 500.
From "George" by Alex Gino
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