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prolonged competition
[prəˈlɔːŋd kɒmpəˈtɪʃən]
noun phrase
pl: prolonged competitions
competição prolongada
1.
A contest or rivalry that extends over a long period of time
The prolonged competition between the two companies lasted for several years.
A competição prolongada entre as duas empresas durou vários anos.
2.
An extended period of struggling or competing for supremacy or achievement
After months of prolonged competition, the team finally won the championship.
Após meses de competição prolongada, o time finalmente ganhou o campeonato.
Synonyms
extended competition
protracted rivalry
long-standing contest
sustained competition
drawn-out competition
Antonyms
brief competition
short contest
quick rivalry
momentary competition
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
competição prolongada
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
competição prolongada
Standard usage, may use 'disputa demorada' colloquially
São Paulo
competição prolongada
Business contexts often use 'disputa de longa duração'
Portugal
competição prolongada
Standard European Portuguese; may use 'concorrência prolongada' in commerce
Related Idioms & Phrases
a long drawn-out battle
go the distance
slug it out
neck and neck race
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