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rivalry

[rahy-vuhl-ree] / ˈraɪ vəl ri /


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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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