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The strike comes at an inopportune time for GM, which is trying to take advantage of its rival Ford Motor’s limited pickup production due to an aluminum shortage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Wilson won its seventh girls team title and fourth in a row, tying the record set by Moore League rival Long Beach Poly from 2008-11.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
With defending champ Carlos Alcaraz back in Spain, staring at his sore, slowly-rehabilating wrist, the tennis world presumed his Italian rival, Jannik Sinner, would have a breezy Vespa ride to the title at Roland-Garros.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
While rival fans may focus on his miss in Budapest, Arsenal supporters will remember the countless occasions he delivered for his side, including a dramatic 96th-minute winner against Newcastle United in September.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
He had helped me with Junior Scandals, and now I was his rival.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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