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.
will be competing
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future progressiveof compete.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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“Welcome to the first and last ever Schifferle versus Fleming Family Olympics, where we will be competing for one grand prize,” he announced.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
The company will be competing with established players in the data center services business, like Eaton, ABB and Vertiv.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
The Torrance native is trying to become the first snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals in halfpipe but will be competing with a torn labrum.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2026
Hosts Italy have several big hopes in the men's event, including reigning world champion Roland Fischnaller, who will be competing in his seventh Winter Olympics at the age of 45.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
“The two girls who will be competing at the American Cup this year are”—she paused and looked down the whole line of girls before saying the names—“Katelyn Ohashi and Simone Biles.”
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
