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at a competition vs in a competition

Both are commonly used phrases in English. They're interchangeable and can be used depending on the context without any significant difference in meaning.
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at a competition

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate someone's presence or participation in a competition.

Examples:

  • She excelled at a competition last week.
  • He represented his school at a competition.
  • They won a prize at a competition.
  • I saw her at a competition yesterday.
  • The team performed well at a competition.
  • 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:

  • in a competition
  • during a competition
  • for a competition
  • competing in a competition
  • participating in a competition

in a competition

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate someone's involvement or participation in a competition.

Examples:

  • She won a medal in a competition.
  • He is competing in a competition next month.
  • They are training hard for success in a competition.
  • I saw him in a competition last year.
  • The team performed admirably in a competition.
  • Oct 7, 2023 ... 40 votes, 34 comments. Do I have to be sub-(whatever) or no in order to take part in a competition?
  • Oct 23, 2023 ... I have a case here to “break ties” between teams in a competition. The criteria are basic, but I'm having trouble finding a solution.
  • Sep 1, 2024 ... 1670 likes, 28 comments - rachel.ostroy on September 1, 2024: ""In a competition of pain there are no winners" Jon and Rachel palin Galdberg ...
  • Jun 28, 2015 ... Question being answered: How do I stop feeling sad after losing in a competition? The answer lies in perspective. As long as you think of it as ...
  • Can you enter in a competition unaffiliated with a school? VEX Robotics Competition Discussion VRC · Nexca September 25, 2018, 10:04am 1. In the last two ...
  • Jun 4, 2015 ... What is a word for getting an award in a competition or being one of the top three? · Did you get a ribbon? · yes, it's "placed". · I thoughy it ...
  • Oct 30, 2013 ... does it affect the results if, say, you play first in a competition, versus whether you play last? I've heard that people at the end have an ...
  • Odds in a competition · Ask Question. Asked 8 years, 1 month ago. Modified 3 years, 7 months ago. Viewed 6k times. This question shows research effort; it ...
  • Jan 7, 2024 ... In a competition, this combination of elements often shows off the skill of a photographer and impresses me more than photos that are visually ...

Alternatives:

  • at a competition
  • during a competition
  • for a competition
  • competing in a competition
  • participating in a competition

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