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rivalry

[rahy-vuhl-ree] / ˈraɪ vəl ri /


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There should be more winners in trade deals as the world grapples with the U.S.-China rivalry, geopolitical fragmentation and artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Trade Representative Katherine Tai advocates an “out of the box” trade approach amid U.S.-China rivalry and AI.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Growing up in L.A. during the 1970s, the photo of Davey Lopes sliding into second against Dave Concepcion brought back memories of the Dodgers’ rivalry with the Big Red Machine during that decade.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The 27-year-old has long been on Benn's radar but the Briton, who has served his own doping ban from the sport, spent 2025 tied up in his rivalry with Chris Eubank Jr.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

This rivalry was hundreds of years old, and very deep and satisfying.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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