Example Sentences

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Of the nine Belmont horses, only Vitruvian Man has competed in anything but a maiden or stakes race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Since Week 2 of the season, Sumanasekera has competed in every event.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Mayweather has not fought professionally since becoming 50-0 by beating McGregor in 2017, but he has competed in eight exhibition bouts since then, including against YouTuber and WWE star Logan Paul.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

He has competed for Great Britain, Switzerland and Jamaica over a period of 15 years.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Everybody knows that the beet has competed with the sugar-cane, and a great part of the French sugar is manufactured from beet.

From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)