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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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
“This is a corporate advertising decision and at the prices I provided we are priced competitively with similar vehicles on the market,” the dealership’s sales manager told the buyer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
It's something she says she did competitively before motorsports took over.
From BBC ● May 21, 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
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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