(n.) The act of seeking, or endeavoring to gain, what another is endeavoring to gain at the same time; common strife for the same objects; strife for superiority; emulous contest; rivalry, as for approbation, for a prize, or as where two or more persons are engaged in the same business and each seeking patronage; -- followed by for before the object sought, and with before the person or thing competed with.
Example Sentences:
(1) Isotope competition studies indicated that the pathway was regulated by isoleucine.
(2) Competition with the labelled 10B12 MAb for binding to the purified antigen was demonstrated in sera of tumor-bearing and immune rats.
(3) [Ca2+]i exhibited a sigmoidal dependence on [Na+]o. Mg2+, a competitive inhibitor of Na2+-Ca2+ antiport in these cells, antagonized the increase in [Ca2+]i produced by lowering [Na+]o.
(4) In K+-depolarized basilar arteries, ifenprodil competitively antagonized the response to Ca2+, and this was enhanced by pre-incubation in calcium hopantenate.
(5) The effect of S-adenosylhomocysteine on DNA methylation was examined, and it was found at equal molar concentrations of S-adenosylhomocysteine to to S-adenosylmethionine that DNA methylation was competitively inhibited 50%.
(6) In order for the club to grow and sustain its ability to be a competitive force in the Premier League, the board has made a number of decisions which will strengthen the club, support the executive team, manager and his staff and enhance shareholder return.
(7) Furthermore, high-density catalase-positive--but not catalase-negative--E. coli can survive and multiply in the presence of competitive, peroxide-generating streptococci.
(8) In common with other studies, we found that the injury occurred in competitive runners, especially females, and was likely to develop during competitive races or intensive training sessions.
(9) "We presently are involved in a number of intellectual property lawsuits, and as we face increasing competition and gain an increasingly high profile, we expect the number of patent and other intellectual property claims against us to grow," the company said.
(10) The aim of this paper is to demonstrate that the problems which arise from simultaneously developing regulatory and competitive approaches to health care cost containment can be solved, if recognized, and that those problems deserve more systematic investigation than they have so far received.
(11) The inhibition of all three agonist responses by 1.1 mM calcium was competitive.
(12) The specificity of the assay was established by competitive displacement of 125I-labeled arginine-rich protein from its antiserum by arginine-rich protein and lipoproteins containing this protein, but not by rat albumin or other purified apolipoproteins.
(13) The interaction between adrenalin and 5-hydroxytryptamine was competitive.
(14) Speaking to pro-market thinktank Reform, Milburn called for “more competition” and said the shadow health team were making a “fundamental political misjudgment” by attempting to roll back policies he had overseen.
(15) The specificity of the assay was further demonstrated by a lack of competition of cytochrome C, myoglobin, epidermal growth factor or bovine serum albumin with bFGF for binding to the antibodies.
(16) A competition radioimmunoassay for murine leukemia virus p30 has been developed.
(17) We repeat our call for them to do so at the earliest opportunity, and to share those findings so that we can take any appropriate actions.” In the BBC programme the 29-year-old Rupp, who won 10,000m silver at the London 2012 Olympics behind Farah, was accused of having taken testosterone and being a regular user of the asthma drug prednisone, which is banned in competition.
(18) The figures, published in the company’s annual report , triggered immediate anger from fuel poverty campaigners who noted that energy suppliers had just been rapped over the knuckles by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for overcharging .
(19) Presence of the optimum concentration is explained by a mechanism known as the non-competitive auto-inhibition.5.
(20) "Law is all I've ever wanted to do, but it's so competitive.
Silverware
Definition:
(n.) Dishes, vases, ornaments, and utensils of various sorts, made of silver.
Example Sentences:
(1) Their only problem now is finding somewhere to keep the first major piece of silverware in their history: the DW Stadium does not even have a purpose‑built trophy cabinet.
(2) It was extremely important to me that this transfer was completed before the World Cup so that my mind will only be focused on hopefully helping my country try to retain the trophy.” With Barcelona, who failed to win any silverware last season, hiring Luis Enrique as head coach last month, they have embarked on what is expected to be a transitional phase.
(3) But the reality is he's a specialist because, eight years without a piece of silverware, that's failure.
(4) United are keeping an open mind in case the Champions League semi-finalists fall short in their attempt to win more silverware.
(5) But the estates he inherited from his father in 1979 when he became the 6th Duke of Westminster certainly furnished the equivalent of many canteens of silverware.
(6) The impression remains that the Spain captain is leaving under a cloud after he was whistled by some fans at the Bernabeu last season, when the club failed to win major silverware.
(7) Gerrard is determined to end on a high a Liverpool career that has brought every major honour with the glaring exception of the Premier League title, with more silverware – Rodgers’ team face Chelsea in the Capital One Cup semi-finals later this month – and a top-four finish his priorities before he departs.
(8) Woodstock Vintage has beautiful things, from amazing linen to silverware, and I love the galleries, like What If The World , celebrating young, contemporary South African artists, and Southern Guild, which showcases the best of local design.
(9) This quarter-final was billed as the last chance of silverware for two clubs who have had disappointing seasons, and that was what it looked like.
(10) Mancini's track record is impressive, that trio of Serie A titles at San Siro supplemented by silverware including Italian Cup triumphs with Inter, Fiorentina and Lazio.
(11) Aside from any effort to undermine Tottenham psychologically, Arsenal may be starting to think there would be no harm in landing any piece of silverware.
(12) Barcelona and Atlético Madrid's chances of silverware have been dealt potentially devastating blows after they lost key players to injury in Tuesday's Champions League match, with the home side's centre-back Gerard Piqué damaging a hip and the visitors' top scorer Diego Costa limping off with what appeared to be a hamstring strain.
(13) From the outside the 37-year-old's arrival appeared a luxury aimed at raising the club's profile, potentially with an ambassadorial brief with Qatar 2022, rather than a free transfer signing who might influence a three-pronged pursuit of silverware.
(14) José Mourinho had entered the January window anticipating no major business, having declared his satisfaction with a squad who have lost only twice in all competitions this season and remain in the hunt for silverware on four fronts.
(15) Players, coaches, and front office staff alike have all publicly committed to the Open Cup run and the desire to bring silverware to the club is strong.
(16) Roman Abramovich had come to Monte Carlo hoping to watch his team hoist silverware again and set the tone for the months ahead.
(17) Terry, who received an elbow in the head from Zlatan Ibrahimovic in Saturday’s penalty shootout win over Paris Saint-Germain , is now focused solely on the present with Chelsea and is intent on helping deliver more silverware in the coming season.
(18) Someone, one day, may have to own up to making a considerable dent in the silverware itself, just beneath the engraving "Chelsea Football Club 2012", though this was not the time to be talking of depressions of any kind.
(19) Life did not improve that much at Real Sociedad, either, but his quality was established at Preston North End and Everton, even if silverware was always elusive.
(20) The demands at this club are the utmost because Madrid always wants to win silverware.