rivalry
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The limited resource is one of the key challenges in the rivalry between the United States and China, which currently dominates the market, both in terms of production and refining.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Once the envy of China's tech scene, the startup behind the artificial intelligence agent tool Manus has become an example of how rivalry between global powers can ensnare young entrepreneurs' ambitions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
The Gryffindor and Slytherin maintain a traditional rivalry, the Ravenclaw nerds out about magical history and the Hufflepuff attempts to mediate them all.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
“It’s unfortunate for our innovation-driven industry that country of origin often overshadows the technological breakthroughs solving real-world problems,” said a DJI spokesperson Friday in response to a query about the U.S.-China rivalry at Everest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
“We must halt this rivalry with Karhide before the New Men come,” he says.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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"There have been so many rivalries over the last couple of years. I have only been in this game for five years, hopefully I've got another 10 in me," said 24-year-old Hodgkinson.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
It’s easy to forget that China’s present economic travails and diplomatic and strategic rivalries weren’t inevitable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Hormuz and a handful of maritime straits around the world have served as the linchpin of global trade since the 16th century and have fuelled geopolitical rivalries throughout history.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
He attributed the rift to a number of things, including his parents’ religious beliefs, sibling rivalries and his family’s reaction to his fame.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
We can swap stories of epic fights and neighborhood rivalries, the best ballers, and the longest-lasting couples.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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