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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. 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. Charles Armstrong:

    Kim Jong Un has shown a ruthless side that we haven't seen since his grandfather consolidated power back in the 50s and 60s -- going after rivals and potential rivals and having them executed.

  2. Ben Franklin:

    He who falls in love with himself will have no rivals Himself.

  3. Japheth Koome:

    I believe police will get them since we have details of their vehicle, we shall take serious steps against people trying to smash cars of their business rivals.

  4. Felipe Borba:

    In smaller districts there is direct confrontation between local rivals. The winner takes all and losing office means you have nothing.

  5. Alberto Gonzales:

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

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