competitiveness
Americannoun
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the tendency to perceive and approach activities in a competitive way.
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the quality of being useful or advantageous in competition with rivals.
Example Sentences
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China holds the largest market share in UK's RMG imports; however, it has continued to lose market share due to declining competitiveness and higher labour costs.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
The B. of A. economists also wrote of the United Arab Emirates’ competitiveness in the field, owing to its energy capabilities, advanced AI usage and state-led strategy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Gauff’s world-class speed, elite counterpunching and relentless competitiveness always made it likely she would solve grass eventually.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Berlin has let regulations, labor costs, energy prices and taxes creep up and its infrastructure decay due to underinvestment over the past 20 years, eroding the economy’s competitiveness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
He played Old Maid with Karen and Matt with the same competitiveness as when he battled Japanese pilots in the Pacific.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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