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Recent Examples of competitiveness
Tyson Eckert, the fourteen-year-old, lectured about character, competence, confidence, capability, credibility, competitiveness, and courage.
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Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Together, these trends point to a tightening labor pool that threatens economic growth, global competitiveness, and fiscal stability for decades ahead.
—Gregory Haile, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
According to the governor's office, the supplemental budget builds on the initial budget proposal and works to lower costs for Marylanders and improve the state's economic competitiveness.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Born to be snowboarder Choi is the third of four siblings born to snowboard enthusiast parents, the roots of her competitiveness.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
At a moment like this, the choice is not between co-operation or competitiveness.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
However, even as the team trudges to a play-in spot rather than a top seed, Green was adamant that the Warriors’ standard of competitiveness cannot change.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Disruptions to oil and gas flows caused by the Iran war and the competitiveness of clean energy could strengthen the case for accelerating renewable deployment.
—Chloé Farand, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
For Pittsburghers, whose city had for so long been singularly defined by the production of steel, the idea that industrial competitiveness was not paramount bordered on apostasy.
—Christopher Briem, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Together, these trends point to a tightening labor pool that threatens economic growth, global competitiveness, and fiscal stability for decades ahead.
—Gregory Haile, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
According to the governor's office, the supplemental budget builds on the initial budget proposal and works to lower costs for Marylanders and improve the state's economic competitiveness.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Born to be snowboarder Choi is the third of four siblings born to snowboard enthusiast parents, the roots of her competitiveness.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
At a moment like this, the choice is not between co-operation or competitiveness.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
However, even as the team trudges to a play-in spot rather than a top seed, Green was adamant that the Warriors’ standard of competitiveness cannot change.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Disruptions to oil and gas flows caused by the Iran war and the competitiveness of clean energy could strengthen the case for accelerating renewable deployment.
—Chloé Farand, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
For Pittsburghers, whose city had for so long been singularly defined by the production of steel, the idea that industrial competitiveness was not paramount bordered on apostasy.
—Christopher Briem, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitiveness
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Fast-forward to the present, and the biennial format has spread across the planet as part of a global culture industry driven as much by tourism and city branding as by artistic ambitions.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Much like with the newspaper industry, the internet has had a similar impact on radio stations, just not quite as catastrophic.—
Mac Engel
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Kyiv fears that Moscow could use that territory as a launchpad for further aggression.—
Volodymyr Yurchuk,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, the quality of the program was low and resulted in rising aggression and behavior issues among children, especially boys, and hurt parental relationships.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The reason for that association could simply be that the people eating these low-variety diets have more self-discipline or motivation to lose weight, per the researchers.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
27 Mar. 2026
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Baker argued that the DA’s office and Rosen’s campaign are legally separate, denied any political motivation in the prosecution, and noted that campaign donation records are public — adding that the office had already turned over emails between a senior prosecutor and the campaign manager.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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That work was on display this week as Thomas Jefferson High School junior Bella Smith helped younger students hunt for Easter eggs – a simple moment that mirrors her own determination.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those determinations complete the World Cup’s 48-team draw, as well as the full schedule, as North America for the first time serves as host.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to the PlayLA initiative, which is funded by LA28 and the International Olympic Committee, most kids pay $10 for the whole season.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The chamber and the city are trying their own initiatives, too.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Drought also squeezes out the current ranching workforce, breaking the chain of inheritance of these generational enterprises.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The transaction has a $110 billion enterprise value and the combined company would launch with a sobering $79 billion in net debt.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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Saturn in your companionable 7th house is encouraging Pluto in your playful 5th house, so the energy of these cosmic powerhouses should be a little less hard to handle and a lot more fun!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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State officials are also discussing possible rebate checks for taxpayers to help blunt high energy costs.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Through their diligence an individual has been charged with first-degree murder.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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For example, a time usually marked by slumber might be countered with diligence, while a time of dedicated attention could be harnessed for deeper reflection.—
Jue Liang,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Competitiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitiveness. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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