Collocations withrival

These are words often used in combination withrival.

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bitter rival
But the diva also sets her sights on him and, used to getting what she wants, becomes the bitter rival-in-love of the other singer.
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closest rival
She had defeated her closest rival by less than 200 votes in close 4-way race.
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fierce rivals
Considering the two schools were fierce rivals prior to consolidation there was very little conflict when they were combined.
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foreign rival
Of particular importance is that they are two years in advance of any foreign rival.
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main rival
The main rival explanation is provided by materialist accounts.
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nearest rival
If the margin of victory over second parties in general is unimportant, does the ideological disposition of the incumbents' nearest rival make a difference?
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political rival
He was considered by friend and political rival alike as a man of great optimism and impeccable character.
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potential rival
Males in the paired group came to show a defensive frontal display to the red light in anticipation of viewing the potential rival.
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