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Recent Examples of competitiveness
The ceramic matrix composites help safeguard national security, boost economic competitiveness other critical industry sectors that depend on products that can withstand extreme temperatures, radiation, corrosion, and intense mechanical stress.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
American automakers sell vehicles in Europe and other markets where emissions standards remain strict, and retreating too far from electrification could weaken global competitiveness.
—Julian Torres, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
Whether that suggests a drop in quality at the top or a rise in quality and competitiveness across the league is open to fierce debate.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Teammate Amber Glenn said that Liu’s perspective on the sport is a healthy one that other skaters should emulate—one that focuses on the joy in the sport rather than the pressure and competitiveness.
—Alice Park, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
But in the business community, people worry about the proposals hamstringing Colorado’s competitiveness with other states, Colorado Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Loren Furman said Tuesday.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
Europe’s competitiveness is at stake if compliance becomes too burdensome, and in an Antwerp meeting last week, industry leaders called on the European Commission to continue supporting this kind of regulatory relief.
—Tara Donaldson, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
While gimmicky, the mini-game format might have contributed to greater competitiveness – and, yes, some guys actually played defense once in a while.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
The push is part of efforts to improve competitiveness and strengthen the EU’s internal market.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
American automakers sell vehicles in Europe and other markets where emissions standards remain strict, and retreating too far from electrification could weaken global competitiveness.
—Julian Torres, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
Whether that suggests a drop in quality at the top or a rise in quality and competitiveness across the league is open to fierce debate.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Teammate Amber Glenn said that Liu’s perspective on the sport is a healthy one that other skaters should emulate—one that focuses on the joy in the sport rather than the pressure and competitiveness.
—Alice Park, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
But in the business community, people worry about the proposals hamstringing Colorado’s competitiveness with other states, Colorado Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Loren Furman said Tuesday.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
Europe’s competitiveness is at stake if compliance becomes too burdensome, and in an Antwerp meeting last week, industry leaders called on the European Commission to continue supporting this kind of regulatory relief.
—Tara Donaldson, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
While gimmicky, the mini-game format might have contributed to greater competitiveness – and, yes, some guys actually played defense once in a while.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
The push is part of efforts to improve competitiveness and strengthen the EU’s internal market.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitiveness
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Just five days later, nine European countries signed a deal to build a vast offshore wind power hub in the North Sea, the epicenter of the continent’s oil and gas industry.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some in the industry questioned the fast timeframe in which the MLBPA sought to name Clark’s successor.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Russia’s unprovoked aggression has forced millions of Ukrainians to put their lives on hold.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from his event for wearing a black-and-white helmet depicting athletes killed in Russia’s war of aggression against his homeland.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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Heldman and Nicholson’s lucid, intelligent script thus assigns characters very different, more nuanced motivations from those we are used to in iterations of this story.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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All of this raises questions about their motivations, competence and conflicts of interests, which should be squarely prohibited under the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Final layoff determinations would not occur until May or June, after hearings and further review of attrition and revenues.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The pitchers on which the Padres will likely base such a determination are Michael King, who pitched just 73⅓ innings in 15 starts last season due to a nerve impingement near his throwing shoulder and knee inflammation, and Joe Musgrove, who did not pitch in ‘25 after Tommy John surgery.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The grant is part of the Prebys Foundation’s Healing Through Arts and Nature initiative to help community groups provide arts, culture and nature to support healing for community members across San Diego County.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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His training initiatives further encourage agents to explore asset performance measurement, tax-awareness conversations in partnership with financial professionals, and multi-generational planning discussions.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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During the six years, prosecutors said, the pair used their positions to capitalize on a racketeering enterprise defrauding the state, IRS and union members.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The new version enters preview today for developers, enterprises, and consumers, with Google promising stronger reasoning, better coding performance, and improved handling of long documents.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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The observations provide the most detailed picture yet of where the planet’s auroras form and how energy moves through its atmosphere.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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It's even found in the quiet, calming oases that is this city's epic hotel scene, a wonderful contrast to the heaving and exhilarating urban energy beyond its grand doors.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Oregon ties, athleticism and Denver’s need for a tight end still mean the Broncos will do plenty of diligence here.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
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This level of diligence is vital when these draft prospects have already completed their résumé of film on the field and has been given an initial draft grade by scouts and analysts.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Competitiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitiveness. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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