rivalry
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“It’s been fun to watch as a fan,” Redick said of the rivalry between Curry and James, “and it’s been fun to be a part of it the last couple years.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
"That will the future rivalry in women's boxing which can propel the sport beyond what it already is."
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
The competition recalls the 1960s-era Space Race between the US and the Soviet Union -- but Harvard professor Matthew Hersch said that rivalry was "unique" and "will not be repeated anytime soon."
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
She was also a reporter covering the U.S.-China tech rivalry, supply chain and Chinese industry policy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
And sibling rivalry means you are competing with your brother or sister for attention.
From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe
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