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at a competition vs i9n a competition

The correct phrase is "at a competition." The preposition "at" is used to indicate location or presence, while "in" is used to indicate being inside something. In this context, we are referring to being present at a competition, so "at a competition" is the appropriate choice.

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at a competition

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "at a competition" to indicate that someone is present or participating in a competition.

Examples:

  • She excelled at a competition last week.
  • He won a medal at a competition in Paris.
  • Oct 23, 2024 ... 187 votes, 52 comments. Thankfully I now have more, but I played on this at a competition this past Saturday and our band still didn't get ...
  • Dec 1, 2023 ... Can you swap match load mechanisms at a competition? ... Our robot currently has a fly wheel system that launches tri-balls, but it is super ...
  • Jun 21, 2020 ... Was Kurt featured at a competition? Question. I know a lot of people don't like his voice but I love Kurt's voice. I'm trying to remember ...
  • How many batteries do you use at a competition? VEX Robotics Competition Discussion VRC · Jetblocks25 November 2, 2019, 1:01pm 1. 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; More.
  • #6 Four roasters at a competition ... Again I ask them about how they decide to stop the roast. But we also talk about development times and much more. Made by: ...
  • Sep 10, 2014 ... What goes on for spectators at a competition. Thread starter Namtrag; Start date Sep 10, 2014 · N · Namtrag. Knows what WELOCME spells. Joined ...
  • Apr 12, 2024 ... 1479 likes, 115 comments - ourblindside on April 12, 2024: "Ocean performed her solo at a competition yesterday and she was so nervous all ...
  • Dec 27, 2016 ... In general, judges get one point for judging at a competition, but may earn more. The complete details are listed in the Experience Point Award Schedule.
  • Jan 6, 2015 ... When levels have to split at a competition. Thread starter cloud9; Start date Jan 6, 2015. Tags: competition level split. DON'T LURK... Join The ...
  • Feb 17, 2009 ... Can someone look at a competition yellow and tell me the paint code on the door jamb? I've got a bet with Wisky. sar10. 17th February 2009, 20: ...

Alternatives:

  • participating in a competition
  • competing in a competition
  • attending a competition
  • taking part in a competition
  • competing at a competition

i9n a competition

This phrase is incorrect. The letter '9' seems to be a typographical error, and the preposition 'in' is not the appropriate choice in this context.

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