Example Sentences

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Both have been competing for California’s pivotal Latino vote, and the former Los Angeles mayor’s attacks have become increasingly aggressive as Becerra has ascended in the governor’s race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The rally in MiniMax and other promising AI startups comes as Chinese tech companies have been competing to roll out increasingly advanced large-language models.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Women have been competing in the Olympics since 1900.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

He and fellow Sherpa guide Pasang Dawa have been competing with each other for the title of most climbs of the world’s highest peak.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

Of recent years wealthy natives have been competing with Europeans for the possession of this desirable quarter.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2 "Bohemia" to "Borgia, Francis" by Various