Sentence examples for major competitions is from inspiring English sources

The evidence on performance enhancement is anecdotal – a chorus of convicted dopers from Millar to Jorg Jaksche to Michael Rasmussen have all raised doubts about using such a powerful drug – but for clarity, it should be stated that triamcinolone, which was prescribed to Wiggins before three major competitions, is a performance-enhancing drug and sits on WADA's banned list.

The fact that two major competitions were held 6,000 miles apart during the same week creates unnecessary conflicts, Haakonsen said.

Also returning from the team that ended the United States' eight-year gold-medal drought in major competitions are Chris Bosh, Chris Paul, Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony, Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer.

The Cannes film festival has been at the centre of claims that it fails to promote diversity since 2012, when all 22 films in the major competitions were directed by men.

As a critic who has covered Tribeca since its start I'm happy to report that for the first time most of the films in the two major competitions are worthy selections.

Unsurprisingly, the countries that win major competitions are generally from the frozen north - Sweden, Finland or Russia.

With little at stake other than local bragging rights, the 300th derby in major competitions was a lively affair, eclipsing the three dreary draws served up in this season's previous league meetings.

The major competitions are the Olympic Games every four years and the ISSF World Shooting Championships every four years.

The growth in women's football has seen major competitions being launched at both national and international level mirroring the male competitions.

"Our major competition is television," Mr. Wygod said.

Its major competition is Citicorp Plaza, which has three tenants in its first tower, including Citicorp, a partner in the project.