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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Woods last played competitively March 4, 2025, in Jupiter’s final TGL match of that season.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Strong Asian demand led by India and China is also driving a sharp rebound in Far East crude premiums, though the grade remains competitively priced versus other supplies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
There is evidence the chess boom is leading more women and girls to play competitively.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
The aspiring actor, who moved to Hollywood six months ago, was a lifeguard growing up and played water polo competitively.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 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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