rival
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UBS was strongarmed into a quickfire takeover of its closest domestic rival to prevent a major blow to Switzerland's financial stability.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
His father, Pro Football Hall of Famer Howie Long, has been a studio analyst on rival show “Fox NFL Sunday” since its inception in 1994.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Several factors help explain the recent underperformance of Walmart shares, which are up just 6% so far this year, lagging behind rival stocks like Costco, Target and Amazon.com.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Musk has looked to consolidate and leverage the power of his own firms to establish a rival AI firm to OpenAI and Google.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Hera, enraged at this honor to her rival, persuaded the God of the Sea to forbid the Bears to descend into the ocean like the other stars.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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