Example Sentences

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The devastation of Cyclone Nargis in 2018 forced a government that had rivaled North Korea in its isolation to open up a bit to outside aid, giving the international community some leverage.

From Slate • Feb. 1, 2021

Arbuckle’s popularity had rivaled Chaplin’s before his career was derailed in 1921 by a wild-party scandal and three sensational trials.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2014

Walt Whitman, Davis saw, was "our one big artist," and no American painter had rivaled his achievement as a celebrant of American identity.

From Time Magazine Archive

And fame had rivaled him with only one rider, and that was the slender girl who now swung so easily with Black Star's stride.

From Riders of the Purple Sage by Grey, Zane

Uncle Lance and his sister had rivaled each other as to whether man or maid should have the better outfit.

From A Texas Matchmaker by Adams, Andy