compete - use in sentences

Object

  • head-to-head: Canopy competes head-to-head with Alvarion, with both going after similar market segments with similar technology.
  • demand: The approach is tempered by the many competing demands placed upon finite police resources.
  • ideology: Society is the scene of a constant battle for dominance by competing ideologies.
  • priority: Perhaps this role requires strengthening in the light of competing priorities within higher education.

Preposition: on

  • footing: They recognize that this will mean providing support to enable potentially disadvantaged communities to compete on an equal footing.

Preposition: in

  • championship: In July he's competing in the world championships at Calgary in America.
  • league: The Ladies side, in addition to their weekly training, have also been competing in a local indoor league.

Preposition: for

  • trophy: During the season members of the Society compete for four trophies.
  • prise: An expectant audience watched 26 international young hopefuls compete for the coveted prize.
  • honor: The standard of playing reached that expected when the cream of Britain's brass bands compete for championship honors.
  • GB: He is almost certain to compete for GB in the 2004 Olympics.
  • attention: And we wanted to compete for attention in the construction industry branding arena.

Preposition: with

  • rival: It will also need investment to help it compete with rivals, particularly the new Robin Hood Airport near Doncaster.
  • import: Sadly, that couldn't compete with cheap imports either, and is no longer made.

Preposition: in

  • tournament: We, the IFA, must make it clear that all players compete in the tournament at their own risk.
  • race: Answer 6: Lack of finance to compete in the races I wanted to.
  • competition: Archery Harrow competes in three main competitions in this minor game.

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