sibling rivalry
noun
formal
: competition between brothers and sisters
There was barely any sibling rivalry in our family.
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Perhaps this was something of an inside joke, a way to blow off the steam of sibling rivalry.
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Eric Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
In his book, Harry laid bare embarrassing details about the House of Windsor and wrote candidly of his sibling rivalry with William, heir to the British throne.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
Oasis’s last tour, in 2008, was riven by fights, freak-outs, and sibling rivalry.
—Air Mail, 7 June 2025
What begins as sibling rivalry over a video game console spirals into psychological terror when an unseen force begins to manipulate their bond, feeding paranoia, fear and dark fantasy.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 May 2025
The plot was centered around the famous ladies managing their clothing boutique DASH on Washington Avenue in SoBe, with a side of drama, sibling rivalry and high jinks.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
With sibling rivalry at its core, this interactive campaign invites fans to pick sides and adds an extra layer of excitement before kickoff.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
Tyler berates his sister in a way that goes beyond sibling rivalry or ribbing.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
Billions at stake May 8, 2024 This is the story of a sibling rivalry played out in court that determined the fate of a real estate empire.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Eric Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
In his book, Harry laid bare embarrassing details about the House of Windsor and wrote candidly of his sibling rivalry with William, heir to the British throne.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
Oasis’s last tour, in 2008, was riven by fights, freak-outs, and sibling rivalry.
—Air Mail, 7 June 2025
What begins as sibling rivalry over a video game console spirals into psychological terror when an unseen force begins to manipulate their bond, feeding paranoia, fear and dark fantasy.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 May 2025
The plot was centered around the famous ladies managing their clothing boutique DASH on Washington Avenue in SoBe, with a side of drama, sibling rivalry and high jinks.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
With sibling rivalry at its core, this interactive campaign invites fans to pick sides and adds an extra layer of excitement before kickoff.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
Tyler berates his sister in a way that goes beyond sibling rivalry or ribbing.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
Billions at stake May 8, 2024 This is the story of a sibling rivalry played out in court that determined the fate of a real estate empire.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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