rival

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Without a comparable rival since, Cameron's profile has cooled.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The all-clear sets up a battle with rival Novo Nordisk, which has been selling a pill version of its Wegovy since the start of this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

This includes SpaceX and Blue Origin, rival companies founded respectively by the billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, which are tasked with developing lunar landers.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Anta and rival brands like Li Ning offer similar athletic footwear for a significantly reduced price—an advantage vis-à-vis more premium-priced foreign brands as China endures an economic slowdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Standing there with rage in his heart, looking after Jasper, Ged swore to himself to outdo his rival, and not in some mere illusion-match but in a test of power.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin