competition; rivalry; bidding war
Refers to a situation where multiple parties compete or vie for something, often in business, auctions, or sports.
Competition for the new market is intensifying.
オークションで激しい競り合いになった。
It turned into a fierce bidding war at the auction.
In the final round, the two athletes ended up in a fierce head-to-head contest.
Both teams kept up a tight struggle right up to the end.
He won the final close contest to clinch the championship.