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Recent Examples of archrival
The United States men's Olympic hockey team dominated Slovakia from start to finish on Friday, winning 6-2 to set up a gold medal game against archrival Canada.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Since 1991, when Bangladesh returned to democracy, either Rahman’s mother or her archrival, Sheikh Hasina, had served as prime ministers.
—Julhas Alam, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Since 1991, when Bangladesh returned to democracy, either Rahman's mother or her archrival Sheikh Hasina had served as prime ministers.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Likewise, Duke led for 39 minutes and 59 seconds on the road against its archrival before Seth Trimble delivered a shot for the ages.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Since 1991, when Bangladesh returned to democracy, either Rahman’s mother or her archrival, Sheikh Hasina, had served as prime ministers.
—Julhas Alam, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Since 1991, when Bangladesh returned to democracy, either Rahman's mother or her archrival Sheikh Hasina had served as prime ministers.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Likewise, Duke led for 39 minutes and 59 seconds on the road against its archrival before Seth Trimble delivered a shot for the ages.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for archrival
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Rows of tables were filled with competitors sitting two-by-two, heads down, hands moving quickly but quietly as volunteers paced the aisles.—
Lia Picard,
AJC.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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This was the third launch of operational satellites for Amazon’s broadband internet constellation, which is seeking to become a competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink service.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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The term idols become rivals could apply here, but their brotherhood through their Duke ties keeps their bond strong.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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An eighth-grader at Maranatha Christian School won the county spelling bee Thursday, beating his closest rival after a one-on-one face-off that lasted 13 rounds.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the 2022 general election, Giannoulias won his race with 54% of the vote over his challenger, Republican Dan Brady of Bloomington.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Two incumbents on the nonpartisan Gwinnett County Board of Education will face challengers.—
Cassidy Alexander,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Unlike Iditarod contestants, they are allowed outside help.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The very first episode of ANTM subjected the contestants to on-camera Brazilian bikini waxes and then sent them up to a Manhattan roof terrace to pose in swimwear in frigid weather.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Archrival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/archrival. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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