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Recent Examples of competitiveness
While large-scale practical quantum computers remain a work in progress, governments and technology companies increasingly view the field as a strategic industry that could shape future scientific discovery and economic competitiveness.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
So, no, not delusional to see competitiveness after a 10th-place finish.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Without stronger bachelor’s degree pathways, Illinois risks limiting both individual opportunity and long-term economic competitiveness.
—Muddassir Siddiqi, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
For others still chasing results, upping spending — without substantively addressing AI strategy, governance, workforce capabilities and cross-functional collaboration — burns cash, impairs competitiveness and erodes morale.
—Noah Barsky, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
From a storyline and raw competitiveness perspective, this hasn’t been a classic Stanley Cup playoff overall.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 May 2026
While no single model applies universally—given state differences in economic structure, demographics, and obligations—the core principles of tax competitiveness and fiscal lessons offer valuable lessons.
—Nicole Huyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
So, no, not delusional to see competitiveness after a 10th-place finish.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Without stronger bachelor’s degree pathways, Illinois risks limiting both individual opportunity and long-term economic competitiveness.
—Muddassir Siddiqi, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
For others still chasing results, upping spending — without substantively addressing AI strategy, governance, workforce capabilities and cross-functional collaboration — burns cash, impairs competitiveness and erodes morale.
—Noah Barsky, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
From a storyline and raw competitiveness perspective, this hasn’t been a classic Stanley Cup playoff overall.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 May 2026
While no single model applies universally—given state differences in economic structure, demographics, and obligations—the core principles of tax competitiveness and fiscal lessons offer valuable lessons.
—Nicole Huyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitiveness
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The rush for the exits by investors is reigniting anxiety over pressures in the global private markets industry.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in that two-century history.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
3 June 2026
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Hegseth, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia’s premier forum for defense leaders, militaries and diplomats, said a stronger, more self-reliant network of allies is essential to deter aggression and preserve the balance of power.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Fudd started the second half with the Wings’ first bucket, her second 3-pointer of the game, and kept the aggression going, finishing the game with 9-of-15 shooting with three rebounds and two assists.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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No matter the motivation or trading strategy, going short is a bet that a stock will decline in price.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Osuch said the ability to keep his future options open was his motivation.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Frustrated at the lack of evidence and feeling the heat of the gutter press, their determination to hone in on their sole suspect would be laughable if not for the catastrophic consequences.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
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Deborah’s determination to perform at Madison Square Garden takes the crew to New York City.—
Alexandra Jhamb Burns,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Inside the museum, there are exhibitions dedicated to the former president’s political legacy, the former first lady’s public initiatives, and historical movements, such as Civil Rights and Women’s Suffrage, that shaped them both.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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There are some more interesting initiatives, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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But most enterprises scaling the tech today are doing so absent proper guardrails.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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The unit, led by head of product Naomi Gleit, is the latest sign that the most expensive job in enterprise AI is no longer the researcher building frontier models but the engineer flying to a customer site to make those models work.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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If the superfund template survives, the next decade of American energy policy will be written by trial lawyers, attorneys general and a handful of out-of-state philanthropies bankrolling the litigation pipeline.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The Maoists’ shrinking realm sits atop rich veins of coal, iron, and bauxite – resources essential to India’s modernization and growing energy demands; Modi’s pledge to bring electricity to every household; and his broader ambition to transform India into a developed nation.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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And so, Phillips and Zaveri fast-tracked their diligence, which was completed in two months.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Those concerns rightfully deserve attention and diligence.—
Bill Lockyer,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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“Competitiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitiveness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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