heightened competition

collocation in English

meaningsofheightenandcompetition

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heighten
verb[I or T]
uk
/ˈhaɪ.tən/us
/ˈhaɪ.t̬ən/
to increase or make something increase, especially an emotion ...
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competition
noun
uk
/ˌkɒm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/us
/ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
a situation in which someone is trying to win something or be more successful than ...
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(Definition ofheightenandcompetitionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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While this did not alter the two-party game, it neverthelessheightenedcompetition, thus blurring party lines for some voters.
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Between districts, there was alsoheightenedcompetitionfor resources.
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We are now facing stronger competition on our supply markets, as well as rising prices owing toheightenedcompetitionfrom a number of emerging economies.
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Adverse impacts to other species include predation,heightenedcompetitionfor food, and disease.
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The election was held amid aheightenedcompetitionbetween the two contending figures for leadership of the party.
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If more bidders attend the auction, a higher price might ultimately be achieved because ofheightenedcompetitionfrom bidders.
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Accumulation of surplus, competitive overproduction, andheightenedcompetitionto maximize economic advantage contributed to civil war, aggressive militarism, and thus to centralization.
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Airline planners' requirements for larger aircraft had become increasingly specific, adding to theheightenedcompetitionamong aircraft manufacturers.
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Accumulation of surplus, competitive overproduction, andheightenedcompetitionto maximize economic advantage, contributed to civil war, aggressive militarism, and thus to centralization.
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Heightenedcompetitionfor talent from the private sector and budgetary constraints have made it increasingly difficult to attract replacements for these retirees.
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