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Location of the 32 clubs competing in the 2025 Club World Cup and the 20 countries represented at the tournament
Showing a low-resolution version of the map.
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Will Jeanes, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Tha Carter revealed a new artist—one who could make hits and compete lyrically with not just his labelmates, but hip-hop’s elite, like his idol Jay-Z. C1 has been largely eclipsed in the public imagination by its Carter successors, but remains the most upbeat and bouncy of the series.
—Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
Cosmetics hosted a kickoff party celebrating Katherine Legge, who was the only woman to compete in the NASCAR Xfinity Series' BetMGM 300 Saturday, and is the only woman currently competing in the NASCAR Cup & NASCAR Xfinity Series.
—People Staff, People.com, 25 May 2025
On March 8, 1990, when Lyle was arrested in connection with their parents' murders, Erik was competing in a tennis tournament in Israel.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
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Will Jeanes, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Tha Carter revealed a new artist—one who could make hits and compete lyrically with not just his labelmates, but hip-hop’s elite, like his idol Jay-Z. C1 has been largely eclipsed in the public imagination by its Carter successors, but remains the most upbeat and bouncy of the series.
—Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
Cosmetics hosted a kickoff party celebrating Katherine Legge, who was the only woman to compete in the NASCAR Xfinity Series' BetMGM 300 Saturday, and is the only woman currently competing in the NASCAR Cup & NASCAR Xfinity Series.
—People Staff, People.com, 25 May 2025
On March 8, 1990, when Lyle was arrested in connection with their parents' murders, Erik was competing in a tennis tournament in Israel.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compete
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However, the positive sentiment fizzled as the day went on, Cramer contended, because uncertainty over the legal challenges to the tariffs increased.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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At worst, Nomura is probably contending for a stint on the practice squad.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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This time, the Stig (aka Ben Collins) raced a Praga Bohema, a car that produces less than half the power produced by modern-day hypercars.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2025
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The Russian, who was one of the pre-tournament favorites, raced to a 3-0 lead in the second set but cracked after a missed backhand gave Boisson a hold of serve.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Holland has been one of the more active UFC competitors since losing that contest by decision, fighting at middleweight and welterweight.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Six engines, three water tenders, one dozer and one hand crew are all continuing to fight the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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The Royals are battling the Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians for the divisional crown.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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What To Know Gatwa becomes only the second actor never to face the Daleks during his tenure in the lead role—joining Paul McGann, whose Eighth Doctor battled them only in audio dramas.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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“Compete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compete. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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