rivalry grows

Frequency: 6.04.5 per million words

Used to indicate that a rivalry is becoming more intense or significant over time.

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Examples (10)

  • Bitter ethnic rivalries within the region have grown in recent years.
  • The rivalry between the two tech giants continues to grow.
  • As the election approaches, political rivalry grows more intense.
  • Sibling rivalry often grows during adolescence.
  • Their friendly rivalry at work eventually grew into a strong friendship.
  • The rivalry among the competing schools grew fierce before the championship.
  • Economic rivalry between the nations has grown significantly.
  • Despite initial cooperation, their personal rivalry began to grow.
  • If this rivalry grows unchecked, it could harm team cohesion.
  • We observed how the rivalry grew with each successive game.