compete
verb (used without object)
to strive to outdo another for acknowledgment, a prize, supremacy, profit, etc.; engage in a contest; vie: to compete in business.
had competed
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past perfectof compete.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Two-time undisputed world champion Usyk was pushed to his limits by Verhoeven, who had competed only once in boxing but had a formidable record from kickboxing, eventually finishing the fight late in the 11th round.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
The Ukrainian had it all to lose against an opponent who had competed only once in boxing, although he carried a formidable record from kickboxing.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
Adeliia Petrosian had competed only once internationally in the four years before the Games.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
Aguilar gained one final season of eligibility after quarterback Diego Pavia won a court challenge to grant additional eligibility for players who had competed at the junior college level.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2024
It was possible considering I had competed in dozens of World Cups.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
