rivals

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He also faced criticism from his rivals for failing to offer detailed housing and healthcare policies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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

The rollout would make Wayve the first company to launch a commercial autonomous taxi service in Britain, ahead of rivals Waymo, owned by Google-parent Alphabet, and China's Baidu.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

This myth assumed that high-tech and the trades were alternatives, even rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“He bought her apple pie at the church social after competing with two rivals for her attention.”

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney