Competed

The two companies competed to be the first to launch a new product.

The two siblings always competed for their parents' attention.

The researchers competed for funding from the government to conduct their studies.

She competed with her coworkers to get the promotion.

The two chefs competed with each other to create the best dish.

The natural lighting competed with the artificial light in the room.

The two nations competed for supremacy in the arms race.

She competed in a beauty pageant and impressed the judges with her grace and intelligence.