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rivalry

ri·valry

UK/ˈɹaɪ.vəl.ɹi/ US/ˈraɪvʌlri/ uncommon

noun

1.

the act of competing as for profit or a prize

  • “the teams were in fierce contention for first place”

Origin

From rival + -ry.

Phrases

  • sibling rivalry

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