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competitor

[kuhm-pet-i-ter] / kəmˈpɛt ɪ tər /


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Novo Nordisk claimed its main competitor in the weight-loss drug business had committed "multiple violations" of federal and state false advertising and unfair competition laws, through its nationwide ad campaigns.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Shares of a SpaceX competitor dropped on Thursday after the company said it needed to raise new funds and announced a delay with its satellite targets.

From MarketWatch Jul. 16, 2026

After Labour, the Conservatives and other major parties boycotted the vote, the most prominent competitor in the field is Count Binface.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Gone are the days when British audiences largely tuned into the BBC or ITV, which launched 70 years ago as Britain’s first commercial competitor to the dominant state-supported programmer.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

I understood that Akhi had different goals as a coach than I did as a competitor and that I wasn’t his only student, but selfishly I wanted him to stick with me.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Ingbretson and her husband, who also competes, were hosted in the Australian state of Tasmania last winter, while her mother put up Canadian and Australian competitors in Hayward for this year's world championships.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

She says she's been treated like a celebrity at school and in town this week and finds it particularly gratifying when she's congratulated by young, up-and-coming competitors in the sport.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Foraying into the defense space could give Archer an extra boost as it races to develop its air taxis faster than competitors.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Suppliers also don’t like to force products on customers who don’t want them, especially if competitors are being more flexible.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

“So, Haymitch, what do you think of the Games having one hundred percent more competitors than usual?” asks Caesar.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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