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rivalry

[rahy-vuhl-ree] / ˈraɪ vəl ri /


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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

Ultimately, both schools said they valued the rivalry and they found a way to reach an agreement announced Monday.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

Tyla has found herself at the centre of rivalry between the two countries before.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

For a long moment, they stood together, still as gravestones, any rivalry forgotten.

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman

Europe’s age-old rivalries, muted for years, are reasserting themselves in the politics of immigration.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 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

The former 87-cap fly-half described the game as one of the "big rivalries" for his side, but not because of any off-field altercations.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

A famine caused by an inadequate Nile flood in 245 aggravated native resentment against the Greek monarchy and the burdensome cost of its imperial rivalries.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro




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