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sibling rivalry

American  
[sib-ling rahy-vuhl-ree] / ˈsɪb lɪŋ ˈraɪ vəl ri /

noun

plural

sibling rivalries
  1. mutual competition between siblings; an instance of this.


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Ward also reported there was, at the time, some very serious sibling rivalry between Ivanka and her Don Jr. on the subject.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

In the 16-part series, participants confront issues including grief, trust, sibling rivalry and abandonment.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

That intensity is, not surprisingly, alive and well and this rare “outside” episode is a fun romp through sibling rivalry and the other characters’ views of teamwork and competition.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

This sibling rivalry that you suspect might be playing a role in how you are perceived by others may, in fact, work both ways.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

Sahil had told me, in no uncertain terms, that their sibling rivalry was pretty bad.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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