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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“There seems to be a ceiling on mortgage rates, even in this volatile environment, because transactions remain low and mortgage originators must price loans competitively to attract borrowers,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
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
The world number one has not played competitively since, but feels physically and mentally prepared as he looks to win a fifth major title.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 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
His father, Aaron, had taken up the trade as well, building racing shells for Eton College, where gentlemen’s sons had been rowing competitively since the 1790s.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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