competitive atmosphere

collocation in English

meaningsofcompetitiveandatmosphere

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competitive
adjective
uk
/kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv/us
/kəmˈpet̬.ə.t̬ɪv/
involving ...
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atmosphere
noun
uk
/ˈæt.mə.sfɪər/us
/ˈæt.mə.sfɪr/
the mixture of gases around ...
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(Definition ofcompetitiveandatmospherefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This newlycompetitiveatmospherewas the result of reduced production costs owing to the abolition of the newspaper tax.
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All of these young men were initially overwhelmed by the high standards andcompetitiveatmosphereof the metropolis.
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Keil sets out the framework of this dialogue through sketching out thecompetitiveatmospherebetween film companies as they attempted to establish brand recognition at a time of increasing standardisation.
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That is a feature of the scheme that encourages more young people to come on, creating the friendlycompetitiveatmospherein which the businesses develop.
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It was only because of the acute economic pressure of having to operate in acompetitiveatmospherethat this very necessary work was done.
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It is possible to go out and buy gearboxes and every other component in a highlycompetitiveatmosphere.
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The statutory undertakers have attempted to introduce acompetitiveatmosphere; for instance, the electricity boards are competing with other sources of energy.
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On that expectation, in the presentcompetitiveatmosphere, can hang and die the freedoms of others.
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It is therefore possible to retain such highly valued people in a highlycompetitiveatmosphereand because of that the regiment has flourished.
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The point of this is that it will introduce a thoroughlycompetitiveatmosphereand shipbuilders will be able to buy their steel on the most competitive terms available.
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The very satisfactory fall in the rate of inflation and the extremelycompetitiveatmospherein trade and industry are obviating any need for such references and are greatly benefiting consumers.
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If we have to live in the highlycompetitiveatmosphereof shipbuilding, it is clearly right that the cost of plate should be equally highly competitive.
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There is more regional autonomy, and this creates a more commerciallycompetitiveatmosphere, even if the utilities are not all in the private sector, although some of them are.
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Coastal not only survived deregulation but also took full advantage of thecompetitiveatmosphereby launching hostile takeover bids for other struggling energy companies.
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Grading on a curve contributes to the notoriouslycompetitiveatmospherewithin law schools.
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Despite thecompetitiveatmosphere, both candidates were respectful and cordial throughout the campaign.
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These children, taught with their own peer group, encourage and inspire each other to achieve great heights in acompetitiveatmosphere.
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Thecompetitiveatmospheredid not suit his personality.
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The school has a verycompetitiveatmospherebetween all of the houses.
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He described the hardships faced by men in the marketplace and the almost brutal strength needed to survive in such acompetitiveatmosphere.
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