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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At 21, Joseph still has plenty of time to refine his game and the competition with Piroe will only aid his development.
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Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Amid the competition from teammate Torri Huske and Swedish legend Sarah Sjostrom, the fans will be interested to see if Gretchen Walsh can again showcase her prowess in the 50-meter pools after her breakthrough in Paris.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Out of 456 contestants that started in the competition, Gi-hun was the last one standing.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Traditional high teas—born when Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, needed a little snack—are evolving and the competition to put on the best show of finger sandwiches, champagne cocktails, delicate pastries, (and tea) is raging.
—Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Amid the competition from teammate Torri Huske and Swedish legend Sarah Sjostrom, the fans will be interested to see if Gretchen Walsh can again showcase her prowess in the 50-meter pools after her breakthrough in Paris.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Out of 456 contestants that started in the competition, Gi-hun was the last one standing.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Traditional high teas—born when Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, needed a little snack—are evolving and the competition to put on the best show of finger sandwiches, champagne cocktails, delicate pastries, (and tea) is raging.
—Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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“The competition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20competition. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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