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  • verb UK Present participle of rival.

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Examples

  • "It isn't a question of" rivalling "," Felicia stormed, furious at his lack of understanding.

    Falcon's Prey Jordan, Penny 1997

  • It had once been the home of a rivalling wizard by the name of Theodoor, but he hadn't been seen in quite a while.

    D&D last night nathreee 2009

  • South Africa, currently rivalling England for the top spot in world cricket, isn't affected as much as nontest-playing Ireland, for example.

    When Home Is Away From Home Richard Lord 2011

  • What was once solely ours he now duplicates, rivalling our merchants in the commerce of the East, thrashing the Russian on sea and land.

    The Yellow Peril 2010

  • A club renowned around the world, it is a must-see for many tourists to Manchester thanks to a history that includes the formation of Bugged Out! and a reputation for rivalling Ibiza lineups.

    Clubs picks of the week 2011

  • I doubt Valvin Muscat will ever come close to rivalling riesling in the region, but there is plenty to like about it.

    Finger Lakes Wine 2009

  • Later however, the presentation was given in the theatre rivalling today’s BBC’s

    Stalag 18A 2010

  • They are backed by the only man even close to currently rivalling England's Graeme Swann for the title of world's best spinner, the increasingly impressive Saeed Ajmal .

    Pakistan Shows Resilience Amid Turmoil Richard Lord 2011

  • I doubt Valvin Muscat will ever come close to rivalling riesling in the region, but there is plenty to like about it.

    The New York Cork Report 2009

  • Yet the buzz surrounding Ford's collection is already rivalling interest in the sell-out show of the festival – last night's launch of the next collection by Issa, Kate Middleton's favourite label.

    Tom Ford takes fashion back in time to find its lost mystique 2011

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