contend
verbTo compete or struggle against difficulty or opposition.
Compete or struggle
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nounA tendency to struggle with making clear or firm choices.
Tendency not to decide
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positional treadmill
noun phraseA metaphor for competing to maintain relative standing, so greater effort brings little improvement in one's position.
Competition to maintain rank
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vie
verbTo compete eagerly with others for something.
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