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Recent Examples of compete
The question now is whether the eight players who the 49ers drafted this year will make an impact for a veteran team still poised to compete and that made it to the divisional round of the NFC playoffs last season.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The Dolphins said that Texas guard DJ Campbell, who was drafted in the sixth round, also likely will compete at center.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The annual competition brings together the top street style dancers across the Midwest to compete for a chance to advance and eventually reach the World Final, this year taking place in Switzerland.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Since then, she's visited the White House for Transgender Day of Visibility in 2022, competed in Jeopardy!
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The Dolphins said that Texas guard DJ Campbell, who was drafted in the sixth round, also likely will compete at center.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The annual competition brings together the top street style dancers across the Midwest to compete for a chance to advance and eventually reach the World Final, this year taking place in Switzerland.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Since then, she's visited the White House for Transgender Day of Visibility in 2022, competed in Jeopardy!
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compete
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The company's lawyers have contended that the Oklahoma case in which Drummond intervened is a private dispute that doesn't involve government officials or public funds.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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And in an effort to rebut claims that Comey was being selectively prosecuted, Blanche contended the case against the former FBI director was similar to other threats cases the department routinely brings against the lesser known.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Beyond that, two of the highlights of the horse racing calendar take place at Churchill Downs on Friday and Saturday, while the Formula One season resumes after a long hiatus with the Miami Grand Prix.—
The Athletic Live Team,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Police said the suspect had a shotgun, a handgun and knives, and stormed the lobby, running past security barricades as Secret Service agents raced toward him.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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At that point, the White House needs approval from the legislative branch to continue fighting, according to the War Powers Resolution, a law aimed at reasserting Congress’ constitutional role of declaring war.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
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Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson were ejected after fighting following a pair of free throws from Anunoby that gave the Knicks a 50-point lead in the second quarter.—
Maura Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Gauff battled an apparent illness during the Madrid Open, even taking a medical timeout in the Round of 32 over the weekend.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Peter Falk died in 2011 at 83 years old after battling Alzheimer's disease, a condition that made public a rift within his family as Catherine Falk fought for visitation rights while wife Shera Falk was appointed his conservator.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Compete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compete. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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