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rivalry

[rahy-vuhl-ree] / ˈraɪ vəl ri /


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They are also co-authors of two books on soccer, “The Club,” on the rise of the English Premier League; and “Messi vs. Ronaldo,” on soccer’s era-defining rivalry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

His second attempt was not blocked, and the Makerfield by-election on 18 June will put Sir Keir and Streeting in the unusual position of campaigning for Burnham to win, despite their rivalry.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

It is a rivalry that goes beyond the ultimate 'greatest of all time' debate they have fuelled.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Todd reassured me that there was no sibling rivalry between the pair, laughing while explaining that in his family of six, “there’s no room for that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

There was an old and well-established rivalry between him and the Buder.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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