annual competition

collocation in English

meaningsofannualandcompetition

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annual
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈæn.ju.əl/us
/ˈæn.ju.əl/
happening once ...
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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 ofannualandcompetitionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofannual competition

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I can tell him that recruitment is undertaken by means of anannualcompetition.
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It is very rare to fill a vacancy in the middle of the academic year and it is for this reason that there is only oneannualcompetition.
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Housing associations bid for resources through anannualcompetitionin which bids are assessed on the value for money they offer.
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It became anannualcompetitionthat was held each year until 2005.
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Theannualcompetitionhonors communications in a wide range of categories both in print and electronic media, books, photography, advertising as well as public relations.
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More than 100 teams compete in thisannualcompetition.
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Since 1887, anannualcompetitionhas taken place in the area.
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A year later, theannualcompetitionbetween cities / union was held.
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The idea was to promote the sport of volleyball by establishing anannualcompetitionthat would appeal to audiences all over the world.
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Fans are also known to attend the event dressed for cosplay where they can take part in anannualcompetition.
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The race was staged following discussions between the boat clubs of the respective universities as to creating anannualcompetitionover water supremacy.
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Thisannualcompetitionstarted off in 1999 with 167 teams from 70 schools.
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In addition, there is anannualcompetitionfrom within the orchestra for soloist opportunities in concert.
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It has now extended to holding anannualcompetitionincluding locals and foreign tourists.
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In 2005, the resort that hosted the largestannualcompetitiondropped the event due to liability concerns.
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For example, responsibilities include organizing inter-house sport activities and fund-raising for charities, with the ultimate goal of driving their house to win theannualcompetition.
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Anannualcompetitionis held at the local, state and national level in which students compete in their respective trade areas.
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The event then was held every four years until 1974, when it became anannualcompetition.
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In the heart of the village there is also a bowls club, which has anannualcompetitionopen to all.
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A trophy was awarded in 1954 forannualcompetitionin academic work based on year-round class work and external examinations among the houses.
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