in the competiton vs at the competition

Both 'in the competition' and 'at the competition' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'In the competition' is used when referring to someone participating as a contestant or competitor within the event. 'At the competition' is used when talking about being physically present at the event without necessarily being a participant.

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in the competiton

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to someone participating as a contestant or competitor within the event.

Use 'in the competition' when talking about someone being part of the event as a contestant or competitor.

Examples:

She is one of the top athletes in the competition.
He performed exceptionally well in the competition.
They are competing in the competition next week.

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Subject: Competiton in the fee structures for retail investors in UCITS
In this competiton, there won't be any mercy
This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of advertising, bringing candidates to Luxembourg, hiring rooms and equipment for the organisation of competitons and other selection procedures organised directly by the Court of Auditors and expenses incurred by candidates for travel and medical check-ups.
Subject: Competiton in the fee structures for retail investors in UCITS

Alternatives:

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

at the competition

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to being physically present at the event without necessarily being a participant.

Use 'at the competition' when talking about being present at the event without being a contestant or competitor.

Examples:

I will be at the competition to support my friends.
There will be food stalls at the competition.
Many spectators were 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:

present at the competition
attending the competition
being at the event
watching the competition

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in the competiton vs at the competition