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one-ˈup·man·ship, one-ˈup·ping N no pl inf

one-upmanship

one-upmanship

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In this climate of one-upmanship, events tumbled on one after another. en.wikipedia.org

We switch sides, play games of deference and one-upmanship with each panelist. en.wikipedia.org

Her retorts brought to mind the quippy one-upmanship of feminist literature. en.wikipedia.org

He often uses one-upmanship to better himself over his peers, such as boasting about how he trains specific parts of his body. en.wikipedia.org

On another, it seems to be a sort of one-upmanship of the afflicted, a hierarchy of suffering, if you will. www.oregonlive.com

There is a one-upmanship about the behaviour on these forums. www.smh.com.au

For this reason, high scores are inherently competitive and may sometimes involve one-upmanship against other players. en.wikipedia.org

And many yoga sessions seem less about spiritual enlightenment than expressing individualism and one-upmanship. www.theglobeandmail.com

We had a great understanding and it was never about one-upmanship. en.wikipedia.org

Obsessed with creating the best stage illusion, they engage in competitive one-upmanship with tragic results. en.wikipedia.org

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