sibling rivalry

noun

formal

: competition between brothers and sisters

There was barely any sibling rivalry in our family.

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Recent Examples on the Web In December, the pair both opened up about the status of their sisterly relationship and sibling rivalry at the People's Choice Awards. —

Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2023

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