rival for

Frequency: 7.210.8 per million words

Indicates competition for a specific prize or position.

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Examples (10)

  • They were fierce rivals for the championship title.
  • Several companies are rivals for the lucrative government contract.
  • The two brothers became rivals for their father's affection.
  • She had many rivals for the top position in the company.
  • The political parties are intense rivals for public support.
  • Historically, these two nations have been rivals for regional dominance.
  • Young artists often find themselves rivals for recognition and grants.
  • My main rival for the scholarship is incredibly talented.
  • He sees everyone as a rival for attention, even his friends.
  • They were rivals for her love.