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lengthy competition
[ˈleŋθi kəmˈpɛtɪʃən]
noun phrase
pl: lengthy competitions
competição prolongada
1.
A contest or rivalry that extends over a considerable period of time
The lengthy competition between the two teams lasted an entire season.
A competição prolongada entre os dois times durou toda uma temporada.
2.
An extended process of competing for superiority or achievement
The lengthy competition for market dominance required years of strategic planning.
A competição prolongada pela dominação do mercado exigiu anos de planejamento estratégico.
Synonyms
prolonged competition
extended competition
long-running competition
sustained competition
protracted rivalry
Antonyms
brief competition
short competition
quick contest
fleeting competition
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
competição prolongada
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
competição de longa duração
Alternative phrasing used in business contexts
Portugal
competição demorada
Common in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a long-drawn-out battle
in it for the long haul
the long game
go the distance
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