How to Use competitive in a Sentence

competitive

adjective
  • You need a degree to be competitive in today's job market.
  • She is a very competitive player.
  • Google has argued that the market for online advertising is a crowded and competitive one.
    Anna Edgerton, Fortune, 24 Jan. 2023
  • And are Democrats trying to make Florida competitive again?
    Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner, 21 Jan. 2023
  • Google argues that the market for online advertising is a crowded and competitive one.
    Leah Nylen, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Jan. 2023
  • There’s reason for Democratic optimism, as the state has grown more competitive.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
  • EAT Eating is a viciously competitive sport in Dubai, and the bar is very, very high.
    Baz Dreisinger, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
  • The jacket also allows for full range of motion, locks out snow with an adjustable hem, and comes in at a price point that’s very competitive in the world of high-performing ski gear.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023
  • In a few weeks, there will be a roster construction meeting between the head coaches who will try to evenly create the most competitive teams based on position, skills and matchups.
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The price increases came amid one of the most competitive housing markets in recent memory, with countless bidding wars and buyers paying way over asking price in some cases.
    Megan Sims, cleveland, 26 Jan. 2023
  • The new program is non-competitive so every eligible employee who applies and enrolls will be able to receive tuition coverage.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
  • The challenge for today’s racers is to maintain that competitive edge while also developing the emotional tools to process these intense experiences in a healthy way.
    Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
  • With the competitive season now over, all eyes in the League of Legends world turn to the release of new champion Ambessa, who is scheduled to release in the coming days.
    Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Here's a look at some of the Wayne County cities that do have competitive races.
    Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Aug. 2023
  • To be competitive, the slinky sedan will need to offer a driving range of at least 250 miles per charge.
    Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 26 Apr. 2023
  • In other words, Cronin has a lot of work to do if the Blazers hope to even be competitive next season.
    Afentres, oregonlive, 16 July 2023
  • In fact, most of the round of 16 matches were blow outs; only a couple of them even looked competitive.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The second quarter was more competitive than the first.
    Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 8 Jan. 2024
  • While the games were generally more competitive in Match 2 and 3, there weren’t many late twists and turns.
    Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The most competitive offers tend to come from online banks and credit unions.
    Martha C. White, wsj.com, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Ryder rose to his feet at the count of eight and remained competitive, though not dangerous for the remainder of the fight.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 May 2023
  • With a competitive retail price, these shorts are a great value, too.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Williams is one of 20 contestants vying for the top spot on the competitive singing series.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Even worse, Stanford wasn’t competitive down the stretch as the Beavers broke open a close game, outscoring the Cardinal 26-15 over the final eight minutes.
    Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2024
  • The fact that Netflix seems to have won the streaming wars, one of the most competitive business fights in recent memory, isn’t a surprise.
    Paolo Confino, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2024
  • The Texans’ squad is also mostly bereft of talent and will struggle to be competitive at all this year.
    Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The performer has five competitive Grammys; two Oscars, along with a Tony.
    Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The list starts with the NCAA’s legal issues and the impact a revenue-sharing plan with athletes will have on the competitive landscape.
    Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 18 May 2024
  • In order to join that exclusive group and remain competitive on the field (and court), the Bruins and Bears must have their finances in order.
    Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Fans can also step into the iconic Castle Grayskull fortress from Masters of the Universe and show off their competitive side with a game of laser tag.
    Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024

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