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sibling rivalry

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

noun

sibling rivalries plural
  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 her novel Family Business, Anna, a journalist and author, wrote about the rise of a fictional newspaper dynasty and explored sibling rivalry, jealousy and how parental power can negatively impact family relationships.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 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

He also felt a strong “creative chemistry” between them, which has since developed into a close artistic partnership that at times veers into sibling rivalry.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

And after he’d told me about Neil and their sibling rivalry?

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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