Definitions for rivals
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1. rivals

   A rivalry is the state of two people or groups engaging in a lasting competitive relationship. Rivalry is the "against each other" spirit between two competing sides. The relationship itself may also be called "a rivalry", and each participant or side a rival to the other. Someone's main rival may be called an archrival. A rivalry can be defined as "a perceptual categorizing process in which actors identify which states are sufficiently threatening competitors". In order for the rivalry to persist, rather than resulting in perpetual dominance by one side, it must be "a competitive relationship among equals". Political scientist John A. Vasquez has asserted that equality of power is a necessary component for a true rivalry to exist, but others have disputed that element.Rivalries traverse many different fields within society and "abound at all levels of human interaction", often existing between friends, firms, sports teams, schools, and universities. Moreover, "families, politicians, political parties, ethnic groups, regional sections of countries, and states all engage in enduring rivalries of varying length and intensity". Rivalries develop from the product of competition and ritualism between different parties. In some cases, rivalry can become "so consuming that actors worry only about whether their actions will harm or benefit their rivals".

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1. Rivals

   "Rivals" is the 31st episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The 11th episode of the second season.

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1. virals

How to pronounce rivals?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rivals in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rivals in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of rivals in a Sentence

1. William Burns:

   I must admit, that watching the images of President Putin and Iran's supreme leader meeting yesterday … the reality is that Russians and Iranians need each other right now – both heavily sanctioned countries, both looking to break out of political isolation as well, but if they need each other, they don't really trust each other in the sense that their energy rivals and historical competitors.

2. Kent Walker:

   We've always agreed that healthy, thriving markets are in everyone's interest. We've already made a wide range of changes to our products to address the Commission's concerns, over the next few months, we'll be making further updates to give more visibility to rivals in Europe.

3. Mark Caine:

   There are those who travel and those who are going somewhere. They are different and yet they are the same. The success has this over his rivals: He knows where he is going.

4. Vincenzo Nibali:

   It's been a long time since a rider has been so over the top. But of course if he wins the race, I'll do him the honors he deserves, that being said I think he could show more respect to his rivals.

5. Alberto Gonzales:

   We live in a democracy and you don't go after your political rivals.

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
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2. ^ Wikidata
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