Sentence examples for a spirited competition from inspiring English sources

Conley's inconsistency frustrated the Jets, whose hope for a spirited competition in training camp never materialized.

In the United States there had been a spirited competition for this exposition among the country's leading cities.

He won a third straight championship in 2004 in a spirited competition with Slater in the water, and a war of words in the news media.

Ingalls received the contract for the lead ship in the class in February 1984 but had faced a spirited competition for the second because of a Navy decision to avoid sole-source contracts.

Ms. Mendez's switch in party affiliation has led to a spirited competition among several aspiring candidates who see the incumbent's Republicanism as a fertile opportunity for a challenger to take that seat.

Mr. Cheney's spokesman, Kevin Kellems, said the two men had had a "brief but very cordial conversation" in which Mr. Cheney said he looked forward to "a spirited competition" that "reflects credit on the process".

Mr. Hevesi's remarks at the forum came at a time when all four major Democratic candidates have been involved in a particularly spirited competition for support from city unions.

In August a weekend of spirited competition and celebration takes over a small rural town, usually changing every two years.

BEST LIVE-ACTION SHORT FILM Célèste Wouden, a mother of two from Mantua, Utah, gave Madison Avenue some spirited competition with a commercial she created for Dove Supreme Cream Oil Body Wash.

Soon Mr. Magic was engaged in spirited competition with a rap show on the station KISS-FM hosted by a D.J. who called himself Kool DJ Red Alert.

The work was purchased by a German-speaking telephone bidder, against spirited competition from at least two Asian collectors.