Related Clues:

• In close competition
• Engaged in a 38-Down
• Attacking the job
• Have ___
• Like an oral exam, often
• Going full tilt
• In direct competition
• 'While you're ___ ...'
• Trying hard
• Doing something
• Toiling hard
• "Look ___ this way ..."
• Toiling or bickering
• Court confrontation
• Busy working