Example sentences of "[be] compete for the [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Sheffield Steelers are sweeping the opposition aside in their bid to gain league entry , while Trafford Metros , Medway Bears and Streatham Redskins are competing for the other vacancy .
2 I have no doubt that there will be special preparations and allowances made by police and spectators for the Marathon , in which I will be competing for the first time tomorrow .
3 SOUTH AFRICA , who will be competing for the first time , are to stage the 1995 Rugby World Cup .
4 CHRISTO VAN RENSBURG , one of the world 's leading doubles players , went on court at the Albert Hall yesterday believing he would be competing for the last time in the official season-ending doubles championship .
5 CHRISTO VAN RENSBURG , one of the world 's leading doubles players , went on court at the Albert Hall yesterday believing he would be competing for the last time in the official season-ending doubles championship .
6 This time an overseas crew from South Africa is competing for the first time .
7 Harry Holmes senior was competing for the last time , having raced thirty-seven times between 1933 and 1969 .
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