rivalry
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A yachting incident intensified the rivalry between Turner and Murdoch in 1983 when a Murdoch-sponsored yacht collided with Turner's in the Sydney-Hobart race, sinking Turner's schooner.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Ward also reported there was, at the time, some very serious sibling rivalry between Ivanka and her Don Jr. on the subject.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
Rare earths sit at the heart of the U.S.-China tech rivalry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
It was a rare moment in which the president’s well-worn rivalry with the media softened, perhaps inspired by a shared scare.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
It was suggested that he start sessions with a cat psychiatrist to work out what the doctor called a case of sibling rivalry with Bunnicula.
From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe
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