at the competition vs in the competition

Both 'at the competition' and 'in the competition' are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'At the competition' is used when referring to someone's presence or participation in the event, while 'in the competition' is used to describe someone being part of the competitive aspect of the event.

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at the competition

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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

Examples:

She performed well at the competition.
He was excited to be at the competition.

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So you can't sing at the competition.
If you want Mac... he's down at the competition.
Then tomorrow we'll meet again at the competition of Tor di Quinto.
We want to stick around and root you guys on at the competition.
So get back at the competition the only way he knows how.
We want to stick around and root you guys on at the competition.
Come to sneak a peek at the competition like Mr Rose here?
So... no concerns about showcasing any other voices this year at the competition?
So I went to see him swim a few times at the competition
Subject: Chaos at the Competition Commission in Greece
The appellant submits that that footnote could not alter the provisions of the Staff Regulations in force at the time of the competition notice.
What distinguishes this case most from the previously notified Alcan/Pechiney transaction is that this time, Alcan has proposed remedies that clearly aimed at solving the competition concerns on a first assessment basis.
We've just narrowed down the suspects to everyone at the dance competition.
I really wanted you to see me at the dance competition.
What it implies when we win at the archery competition.
At the Archery Competition tomorrow, we must catch the Rogue of HongByuk.
I hope we'll see you soon at the Equestrian Competition in Vienna.
Seriously, we're at this point in the competition.
understand, at night, the competition...
This Regulation aims at examining whether the competition Decision should have any consequences for the anti-dumping measures currently in force.

Alternatives:

participating in the competition
competing at the event
present at the competition
taking part in the competition
attending the competition

in the competition

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate someone's involvement in the competitive aspect of a competition or event.

Examples:

She is one of the top contenders in the competition.
He is competing in the competition.

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number of participants in the competition; -
Since March 2007, all vacancy notices include a clear indication of whether success in tests is a precondition for success in the competition.
In order not to complicate participation in the competition, it is appropriate for partners to be identified after the work has been subcontracted.
A tender shall be rejected if the tender as it appears at the final date fails to fulfil the requirements for participation in the competition, cf. section 3.
Akiko, you are still in the competition.
I got the third in the competition.
Applicants for participation in the competition must comply with the requirements specified in Article 23, paragraph 1 of the Underground Natural Resources Act.
The stated criteria do not appear to ensure equal opportunities, and nor is it clear whether members of national minorities can participate in the competition.
Another important condition for participating in the competition is that all entries must have originally been published or aired in a media outlet based in one of the Member States, Iceland or Norway.
And members of our own 4-H Club will have the opportunity to enter livestock and poultry in the competition.
Participants in the competition believe that Polish candidates were treated unfairly in relation to candidates of other nationalities taking part in the same competition.
She texted saying that she had done well in the competition.
It's not surprising she was the front runner in the competition.
It's the adults that get caught up in the competition.
The companies involved in the competition have also been informed directly.
I got the third in the competition.
I placed third in the competition.
I only came fourth in the competition.
Lee Jae Ha, he actually participated in the competition.
For having the best pig in the competition.

Alternatives:

competing in the competition
participating in the competition
involved in the competition
taking part in the competition
competing with others in the competition

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at the competition vs in the competition