despite competing

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "despite competing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something occurs or is true regardless of competition or rivalry. Example: "Despite competing with several other brands, our product has gained significant market share."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Encyclopedias

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

40 human-written examples

"What happened?" Despite competing in the past five tournaments, Mexico has never been a World Cup powerhouse.

The New York Times - Sports

But then they changed to a predominantly Mexican menu and found success, despite competing with a plethora of other Latino restaurants in the neighborhood.

The New York Times

Soon after she began coaching, both Hen Hud squads were track and field powers in league, district and even county circles despite competing against larger schools.

The New York Times

The first claimant case was resolved when the Matisse painting, valued at $20 million, was awarded to the Rosenberg heirs on June 11, despite competing claims.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Two nights earlier, despite competing against Game 7 of the World Series, the premiere of NBC's "Grimm" was sampled by 6.5 million total viewers.

The New York Times

There are exceptions - the Rays have struggled with attendance despite competing for playoff spots since 2008, the A's are working towards their second consecutive American League West title, 11th of 15 AL teams in attendance.

The Guardian - Sport

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

17 human-written examples

Just under half of Serena Williams's first two matches were shown despite her competing for a historic second grand slam.

The Guardian

Despite the competing demands, said Barrow, the WFP could not simply divert money from one crisis to another at will.

The Guardian

Even Keri-Anne Payne, the world 10km open water champion, will not attend despite not competing until 9 August.

The Guardian - Sport

It overwhelmingly passed despite a competing measure from the National Rifle Association that would have loosened restrictions on gun sales.

The Guardian

Now, he is among the most recognized, and recognizable, drivers in the country, despite not competing in high-visibility race series like Nascar or IndyCar.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "despite competing" to highlight a surprising or unexpected outcome given the competitive circumstances. It adds emphasis to the achievement or situation.

Common error

Avoid using "despite competing" with other conjunctions like 'but' or 'although' in the same clause. "Despite competing, they still managed to win" is correct. "Although despite competing, they still managed to win" is redundant.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "despite competing" functions as a prepositional phrase introducing a clause of concession. This means it acknowledges a potential obstacle (competition) but asserts that something else is true regardless. Ludwig AI confirms this usage is grammatically sound.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

41%

Science

25%

Wiki

15%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

8%

Formal & Business

6%

Social Media

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "despite competing" is a grammatically sound and frequently used prepositional phrase used to express concession, highlighting an outcome achieved even with competition as a potential obstacle. Ludwig AI confirms its correct usage. It's adaptable to various contexts, from news and media to scientific writing, and is considered to have a neutral register. Related phrases include "in spite of the competition" and "notwithstanding the competition". When using this phrase, avoid redundant conjunctions like 'although' in the same clause.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

in spite of the competition

A common synonym expressing the same idea of overcoming an obstacle.

even with competition

A simpler, more direct way of expressing the same idea.

notwithstanding the competition

Emphasizes the lack of impact from the competitive environment; more formal.

withstanding competition

Similar to 'notwithstanding the competition,' indicating resilience.

in the face of competition

Highlights the act of confronting competition directly.

regardless of rivalries

Focuses specifically on overcoming competitive relationships.

overcoming competition

Focuses on the act of succeeding despite competitive pressures.

although in competition

Highlights the state of competition while introducing a contrasting fact.

while still competing

Emphasizes that the action occurs concurrently with the competition.

against all competitors

Highlights the competitive effort, can be used in contexts emphasizing effort and victory.

FAQs

How can I use "despite competing" in a sentence?

Use "despite competing" to show contrast between a situation of competition and an unexpected outcome or achievement. For example, "Despite competing against larger schools, they won the championship."

What phrases are similar to "despite competing"?

Alternatives include "in spite of the competition", "notwithstanding the competition", or "even with competition", all used to indicate that something occurs regardless of rivalry.

Is it correct to say 'although despite competing'?

No, it's redundant. "Despite" already implies a contrast, so adding "although" creates an unnecessary double concession. Use either "although competing" or "despite competing", but not both.

What's the difference between "despite competing" and "because of competing"?

"Despite competing" indicates that something happened in spite of competition, suggesting competition was a hindrance. "Because of competing" indicates that something happened as a result of competition, suggesting competition was a cause or contributing factor.