as in competitors
one who strives for the same thing as another
two universities that are long-standing corrivals for the title of best in the nation
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Harris entered the race with a $4 million backing, according to FEC filings, a staggering amount compared to his competitors.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026 -
The key points of the settlement include an over $200-million payment, a divestment from some amphitheaters, a gradual end to exclusive ticketing contracts with venues, and opening up Ticketmaster’s platform to competitors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Maybe the closest thing the movie has to a thesis comes when one of the contestants flies a drone to the sisters and tries to offer a compromise via a loophole in the rules that could spare all of them, if Grace is willing to make a repugnant sacrifice.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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The contestants get voted off one by one, at which point the celebs are literally unmasked as fans squeal in delight.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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Typically some time in January, the composer begins researching top awards contenders and toying with recognizable melodies from their scores.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The 98th Academy Awards are set to be awarded this weekend, and Sacramento is well-represented among contenders for the top prize of the night.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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With fewer financial resources than her rivals, Kelly aired one of her campaign’s few TV ads Tuesday, casting herself as above the fray of her bickering opponents.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Today, Lincoln specializes in premium SUVs and crossovers, positioning itself as a premier American luxury brand competing with Cadillac and international rivals like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Volvo, and Acura.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Corrivals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrivals. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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