Example Sentences

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Fifteen countries were competing in the first semi, with Bettan among the 10 who progressed to Saturday's grand final, following combined votes from the public and professional juries in participating countries.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Nearly 2 million sellers were competing for 1.4 million buyers across the nation.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 23, 2025

In New York City, for example, 1.9 million one- and two-person households were competing for 1.25 million studios and one-bedroom apartments in 2014.

From Slate • Jul. 31, 2025

“A lot of the D-line guys, we were competing against each other,” said defensive lineman Jamaree Caldwell, the Chargers’ third-round draft pick.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2025

When Isabella’s parents first got divorced, they both bought her a lot of stuff as if they were competing to see which one she’d pick to love best.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée