the competition
noun
: a person or group that one is trying to succeed against : a person or group that one is competing with
He sized up the competition looking to see who his toughest opponent would likely be.
Don't let the competition know our trade secrets.
In my opinion, this restaurant has no competition. It's so much better that all the others.
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With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
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Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
This will give Powerus an advantage in the competition to supply the Pentagon with FPV drones.
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David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
He was picked in the squad for the tour of Ireland and England after scoring 776 runs in 16 innings in the 2026 Indian Premier League and being voted as the competition's MVP.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Unlocked will break down gameplay, evaluate the competition and share exclusive insider perspectives.
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Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
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Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
This will give Powerus an advantage in the competition to supply the Pentagon with FPV drones.
—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
He was picked in the squad for the tour of Ireland and England after scoring 776 runs in 16 innings in the 2026 Indian Premier League and being voted as the competition's MVP.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Unlocked will break down gameplay, evaluate the competition and share exclusive insider perspectives.
—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the competition
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“The competition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20competition. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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