was competing
- past progressive of compete.
Example Sentences
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By one industry estimate, in more than a dozen U.S. cities at least 40% of affordable housing was competing with market-rate buildings rates in 2025.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
McClain’s other passion was competing on horseback, showing off skills to round up calves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Quite often, I'd be part of a 12-man squad and knew I was competing with one person – usually Tremlett, Bresnan or Graham Onions – for the final bowling spot in the XI.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
This is the part where I remind you Ilia Malinin is 21 years old, and was competing in his first Winter Games.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 14, 2026
Germany was competing with its neighbors for trade, influence, and colonies overseas.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
