tough rival

Examples (10)

• The boxing champion prepared diligently for his fight against a tough rival.
• Our company has to innovate to stay ahead of its tough rivals in the tech industry.
• She proved to be a tough rival in the chess tournament, never giving up easily.
• The political candidate faced a surprisingly tough rival in the upcoming election.
• Despite being a new player, the startup quickly became a tough rival for established brands.
• Winning the championship will require defeating a particularly tough rival this year.
• He respected his tough rival for their skill and determination.
• The team knew they were up against a tough rival, but they were determined to win.
• Even a seasoned competitor can find themselves challenged by a truly tough rival.
• Historically, this team has always been a tough rival for us.