three-way

adjective

1
: involving three people or groups
a three-way conversation/deal/partnership
2
: allowing movement in any one of three directions
a three-way intersection

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The center position remains a three-way competition, while the big wonder on defense, as Mike Jones notes in his story on the questions facing new defensive playcallers, is whether Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike will play this season. Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 17 July 2026 When asked what matters most, respondents prioritized practicality (40%), value paired with quality (36%), and a three-way tie between technology, driving enjoyment, and performance (30% each). Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Instead, the local theatrical market stays in its existing three-way competition among CGV, Lotte Cinema and Megabox. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 July 2026 Cuomo, of course, lost to Mayor Mamdani — but not by much — in a three-way race. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for three-way

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“Three-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-way. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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