rivals

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He was able to capitalize on those conditions to outraise his main rivals, Bass and city council member Nithya Raman, and transform his candidacy from an afterthought into a national story.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

During the heyday of the Estadio Azteca, the idea was for Mexico to beat their rivals before they ever kicked off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Now, as voters head to the polls on primary day in the Pine Tree State, RCV has become so accepted that candidates from both parties are openly encouraging voters to rank their rivals.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

One important factor in the cycle is competition, especially with South Korean rivals SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Because Seabiscuit’s fans had made him the prohibitive favorite in the race, his rivals had become relative long shots.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand