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Recent Examples of competitiveness
Though often seen as a liability, geopolitical risk can drive a redirection of corporate strategy and open pathways to long-term competitiveness.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
It was based on broader strategic considerations related to the overall direction and competitiveness of our athletics enterprise in a rapidly changing environment.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Longer matches, decisive substitutes and greater competitiveness may all be part of the story.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Rather, the idea was to spur competitiveness in the private sector to drive down costs and give rise to multiple, redundant options to minimize risk.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
Europe has faced criticism over its notorious red tape and fractured business environment; a report last year by a former head of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, particularly raised alarm over the bloc’s competitiveness.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Though his name rarely filled headlines, teammates and coaches consistently praised his leadership, humility, and competitiveness.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
This league is different, the competitiveness, the intensity, night in and night out.
—Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2025
In a preseason game characterized by unusually high competitiveness from both teams, the score remained deadlocked with starters long gone in the fourth quarter.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
It was based on broader strategic considerations related to the overall direction and competitiveness of our athletics enterprise in a rapidly changing environment.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Longer matches, decisive substitutes and greater competitiveness may all be part of the story.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Rather, the idea was to spur competitiveness in the private sector to drive down costs and give rise to multiple, redundant options to minimize risk.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
Europe has faced criticism over its notorious red tape and fractured business environment; a report last year by a former head of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, particularly raised alarm over the bloc’s competitiveness.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Though his name rarely filled headlines, teammates and coaches consistently praised his leadership, humility, and competitiveness.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
This league is different, the competitiveness, the intensity, night in and night out.
—Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2025
In a preseason game characterized by unusually high competitiveness from both teams, the score remained deadlocked with starters long gone in the fourth quarter.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitiveness
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In the early days of the post-colonial United States, Long Island farms supplied New York City, while the whaling industry thrived in Sag Harbor.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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This year's Big Sugar Classic also features many kinds of public group rides, cycling industry gatherings, clinics and other events, according to the Big Sugar Classic website.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
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Neuroscience also reveals how collective memory and leadership dynamics can steer a society toward increasing aggression or maintaining peace.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Tyrer had the insidious condition caused by repetitive head trauma and known to cause aggression, mood swings, depression and paranoia.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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Protest-goers told the Idaho Statesman about a variety of motivations for showing up, mostly covering civil liberties — rights for immigrants, women and transgender people — and Trump’s authoritarian actions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps more important will be the exploration of the location's past and Robert House's initial motivations.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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To make determinations about its rate policy and other decisions to help the economy, the Fed relies heavily on official economic statistics that are collected and disseminated by the government.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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At September’s United Nations Climate Summit, President Xi Jinping reinforced that determination by announcing an absolute target that China will reduce economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 7 to 10% from peak levels by 2035.—
Sunny Tan,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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The song has been released in partnership with advocacy group GLAAD to celebrate Spirit Day, an annual initiative that harnesses influential voices to stand against the bullying of LGBTQ+ youth and families.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Government investment into cultural initiatives, especially in Saudi Arabia, which is in the throes of its economic diversification plan, Vision 2030, is also propelling new talents onto the international scene.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The longer-term challenge for the US is also daunting — how to play catch up in a slow-moving industry, one in which Chinese state enterprises control prices — but not insurmountable.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Our enterprise valuation estimates measure a control sale price, instead of a limited partnership transaction.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Mir has more than 25 years of capital markets experience in energy infrastructure.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Aalo Atomics is also hoping to build a data center on the same site, using the energy generated by its SMR to power its operations.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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They are known for their excellent diligence and for running many of the most successful campaigns.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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Turner hasn’t forgotten the diligence his younger teammate showed throughout what could have been a frustrating period of his career.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Competitiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitiveness. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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