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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Korea has emerged as what senior U.S. officials have described as a “model ally”—contributing to America’s industrial revitalization through investment, strengthening shared technological competitiveness, and assuming greater responsibility for our shared defense.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Hong Kong overtaking Switzerland "shows that international competitiveness must remain at the heart of the discussions," the Association of Swiss Private Banks, which represents wealth management firms, told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The egg scrambler jokes he learned about one attendee’s extreme competitiveness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The time in the US has undoubtedly honed the maturity, discipline and competitiveness he shows on court.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 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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