Sentence examples for spirited competition from inspiring English sources

Private equity firms insist that there was spirited competition for these deals and others.

Basis With Spirited Competition.

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

Both men and women may participate in the ensemble, and they often engage in spirited competition on the gong row.

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

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

Wall Street, meanwhile, thinks the spirited holiday competition is just fine, but it isn't getting carried away with a two-month window that has much to do with sales but less to do with profitability.

As night fell over Newport Beach, the crowd converged upon a massive fire pit and capped the night with roasted s'mores, which ended a day of high-spirited competition.

The star lily's snow-white petals and the jewel-toned American rubyspot damselfly appear like fragile grace notes, while hikers may see spirited dance competitions among groups of male sharp-tailed grouse in April or May as they vie to impress a mate.

Light-spirited competitions, like target throwing and water-balloon tossing, are often included, with prizes awarded.

Nonetheless, the attraction of a spirited sports competition was too great, and in the end 49 countries chose to attend the Olympic Games in Berlin.