rivalry
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The two leaders met over dinner at the summit in Evian this week, where they discussed South Korea's long-standing rivalry with the nuclear-armed North.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
‘It burns Jeff up’: Blue Origin’s rivalry with SpaceX.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026
According to their parents, having two sons playing at the highest level means they can enjoy both their successes, and the boys enjoy a friendly and supportive rivalry.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Their entire rivalry has unfolded without a single epic showdown when it mattered most—Messi and Ronaldo have never faced off at a World Cup.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
It made Finny seem too unusual for— not friendship, but too unusual for rivalry.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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