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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Against this backdrop, the competition between Tesla and the pack of domestic players is set to be fierce.
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Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 27 June 2024
The space is crammed with hands-on challenges for kids and adults, the competition continues from station to station on various topics and record holders are profiled through text panels and videos.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2024
With new computer rankings set for basketball next season, the competition will be fierce to avoid the Open Division.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
During the competition, which was on Friday, June 21, each dog had the opportunity to win the hearts of voters and the sponsor of the contest, Mug Root Beer.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 22 June 2024
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Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 27 June 2024
The space is crammed with hands-on challenges for kids and adults, the competition continues from station to station on various topics and record holders are profiled through text panels and videos.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2024
With new computer rankings set for basketball next season, the competition will be fierce to avoid the Open Division.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
During the competition, which was on Friday, June 21, each dog had the opportunity to win the hearts of voters and the sponsor of the contest, Mug Root Beer.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 22 June 2024
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 4 Jul. 2024.
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