Example Sentences

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After it came to light that he had been competing in an unsanctioned fight, his family launched a campaign for change in his memory.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025

Both players had been competing for the fifth spot in the Braves’ starting rotation.

From Washington Times • Mar. 14, 2023

Mosman had been competing on the junior varsity “Rocket League” squad during the pandemic year, but was he really going to stick with it once basketball resumed?

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2022

Lucas, a third-round pick out of Washington State, had been competing with second-year player Jake Curhan for the right tackle spot throughout camp.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2022

Newspapers and radio had been competing for audience and advertisers ever since radio's popularity began growing.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow