rivalled
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Scientists believe it rivalled the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex in size, measuring around 40 feet long with a 20-inch sword-like crest on its head.
From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026
The Benfica academy product, who has set up nine goals in all competitions this season, has displayed a technical ease in slicing through defences and evading pressure only rivalled by his compatriot.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2025
When McCallum arrived in London in 1966, his airport reception from ranks of screaming girls rivalled that of The Beatles.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2023
At the height of her fame in the 1950s and 1960s, Lollobrigida, who was known simply as "La Lollo," was an internationally recognised epitome of Italian post-war cinema, rivalled only by Sophia Loren.
From Reuters ● Jan. 16, 2023
It never quite rivalled those institutions, but this was still a significant step in the spread of learning in England.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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