close rival

Examples (10)

• The two teams have been close rivals for decades.
• She considered him her closest rival for the top position.
• Despite being close rivals, they often collaborate on projects.
• The election was very tight, with the candidate barely beating his close rival.
• Our company faces a close rival in the competitive tech market.
• Historically, these two universities have always been close rivals in sports.
• He trained harder, knowing his closest rival was equally determined.
• The new product aims to outperform its close rivals in terms of features.
• Being close rivals often leads to intense but healthy competition.
• Many expected a draw between the two close rivals in the chess championship.