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"India could absolutely become a major agave economy. The Deccan Plateau alone has millions of acres suitable for cultivation. We could theoretically rival Mexico if there's long-term vision and patience."
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
OpenAI is considering drastically lowering the prices it charges users as it seeks to win customers from its rival Anthropic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Competition from rival Anthropic, whose Claude coding tool has been immensely successful since its launch in 2025, is intense.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Riyadh Air, the country's second state-owned airline after Jeddah-based Saudia, is meant to help turn the Saudi capital into a global hub to rival Dubai, the world's busiest for international passengers.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
He knew now that Jasper was far beneath him, had been sent perhaps only to bring him here tonight, no rival but a mere servant of Ged’s destiny.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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